Louis Robertshaw

Louis Bentham Robertshaw
Nickname(s)"Ben"
Born(1912-08-01)August 1, 1912
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2003(2003-07-14) (aged 90)
Chestertown, Maryland, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1936–1971
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number0-5294
CommandsVMSB-132
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Battles / wars
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Air Medal (12)

Louis Bentham Robertshaw (August 1, 1912 – July 14, 2003) was an American football player and lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps. He flew combat missions in World War II and the Korean War and flew an F4B Phantom II fighter in the Vietnam War as commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He received three Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Air Medals, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and three Legion of Merit with Combat "V."