Donald Myron Schmuck | |
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Nickname(s) | "Buck" |
Born | August 16, 1915 |
Died | January 24, 2004 | (aged 88)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1935–1960 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-5914 |
Commands | 1st Battalion, 1st Marines 5th Marine Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
Brigadier General Donald Myron "Buck" Schmuck, (USMC ret.) (August 16, 1915 – January 24, 2004) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general who served with distinction during World War II and the Korean War — and was awarded the Navy Cross and two Silver Stars for his heroic actions.