Edwin Bliss Wheeler | |
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 MG Edwin B. Wheeler, USMC | |
| Born | March 17, 1918 Port Chester, New York, US |
| Died | October 14, 1985 (aged 67) Dallas, Texas, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1972 |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Service number | 0-7807 |
| Commands | 1st Marine Division 2nd Marine Division 3rd Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 5th Marines The Basic School |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (5) |
Edwin Bliss Wheeler (March 17, 1918 – October 14, 1985) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He served with famous Marine Raiders during World War II and earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Wheeler served two tours of duty in Vietnam, as commanding officer of 3rd Marine Regiment in 1964–1965 and later as commanding general of 1st Marine Division in 1969–1970.[1]
- ^ "Edwin B. Wheeler Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2018.