DeWitt Peck | |
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Born | Bakersfield, California, U.S. | May 29, 1894
Died | January 13, 1973 Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 78)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1915–1946 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-750 |
Commands | Assist. Commandant USMC 1st Marine Division 4th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Navy Commendation Medal Purple Heart |
DeWitt Peck (May 29, 1894 – January 13, 1973) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general, who served as the 18th Assistant to the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps during World War II. He later commanded the 1st Marine Division during Operation Beleaguer within Chinese Civil War.