Donald Schmuck

Donald Myron Schmuck
Brigadier General Donald Schmuck
Nickname(s)"Buck"
Born(1915-08-16)August 16, 1915
DiedJanuary 24, 2004(2004-01-24) (aged 88)
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1935–1960
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-5914
Commands1st Battalion, 1st Marines
5th Marine Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsNavy 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.