Leonard Baker Cresswell | |
|---|---|
 Cresswell as Brigadier general | |
| Born | July 18, 1901 Lexington, Mississippi, US |
| Died | April 25, 1966 (aged 64) Annapolis, Maryland, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1924–1956 |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Service number | 0-3940 |
| Commands | Troop Training Unit, Atlantic Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. 23rd Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 1st Marines |
| Battles / wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Relations | RADM Reginald R. Belknap (father-in-law) |
Leonard Baker Cresswell (July 18, 1901 – April 25, 1966) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted for his service as commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 1st Marines during Guadalcanal Campaign. Cresswell later served as commanding general of Troop Training Unit, Atlantic Fleet and completed his career as Director of the Staff of the Inter-American Defense Board.[1]
- ^ "Leonard B. Cresswell Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-03-24.