Herman Poggemeyer Jr. | |
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 MG Herman Poggemeyer Jr., USMC | |
| Born | April 22, 1919 Leavenworth, Kansas, US |
| Died | April 2, 2007 (aged 87) Jacksonville, North Carolina, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1977 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-10954 |
| Commands | Camp Lejeune III Marine Amphibious Force Camp Pendleton 10th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) Purple Heart Navy Commendation Medal (2) |
Herman Poggemeyer Jr. (April 22, 1919 – April 2, 2007) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of three wars, he was severely wounded during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944. Poggemeyer later distinguished himself during Korean War and Vietnam and reached the general's rank in early 1970s. He completed his career as commanding general, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.[1]
- ^ "Herman Poggemeyer Jr. Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-07.