Homer Litzenberg

Homer Laurence Litzenberg Jr.
Nickname(s)	"Blitzen Litzen"[1]
Born	(1903-01-08)January 8, 1903 Steelton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	June 27, 1963(1963-06-27) (aged 60)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	Pennsylvania National Guard United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1922–1959
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	3rd Battalion 24th Marines 6th Marine Regiment 7th Marine Regiment Inspector General Camp Lejeune MCRD Parris Island
Battles / wars	Banana Wars Occupation of Haiti Occupation of Nicaragua World War II Operation Torch Battle of Kwajalein Battle of Tinian Battle of Saipan Korean War Battle of Inchon Battle of Chosin Reservoir
Awards	Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit

Homer Laurence Litzenberg (January 8, 1903 – June 27, 1963) was a decorated lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Haiti, World War II, and the Korean War. His final rank was awarded at his retirement for valor in battle. He retired from the post of Inspector General of the Marine Corps on May 31, 1959, after more than 37 years of service. Litzenberg is best known for commanding the 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.