Merton J. Batchelder

Merton Jennings Batchelder
Batchelder as colonel, USMC
Born	(1896-03-05)March 5, 1896 New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
Died	November 26, 1975(1975-11-26) (aged 79)
Place of Burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1917–1949
Rank	Brigadier general
Service number	0-53
Commands	CoS of 4th Marine Division 25th Marine Regiment
Battles / wars	World War I Occupation of the Dominican Republic World War II Battle of Kwajalein Battle of Saipan Battle of Tinian Battle of Iwo Jima
Awards	Navy Cross Bronze Star Medal

Merton Jennings Batchelder (March 5, 1896 – November 26, 1975) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general who served as commanding officer of the 25th Marine Regiment and later as chief of staff of the 4th Marine Division during World War II.