Leo D. Hermle

Leo D. Hermle
Leo D. Hermle
	Major General Leo D. Hermle, USMC
Nickname(s)	"Dutch"
Born	June 30, 1890; Hastings, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	January 21, 1976 (aged 85); San Diego, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1917–1949
Rank	Lieutenant General
Service number	0-420
Commands	Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; 6th Marine Regiment; 8th Marine Regiment
Battles / wars	World War I Second Battle of the Marne; Battle of Saint-Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne Offensive; Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge; ; Banana Wars Occupation of Haiti; ; World War II Invasion of Iceland; Guadalcanal Campaign; Battle of Tarawa; Battle of Iwo Jima; ;
Awards	Navy Cross; Distinguished Service Cross; Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star (2); Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal
Other work	Professor of Law, University of San Diego

Leo David "Dutch" Hermle (June 30, 1890 – January 21, 1976) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He was a recipient of Army and Navy second highest decorations, Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross, which he earned during his service in both World Wars.