Louis Bentham Robertshaw | |
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Nickname(s) | "Ben" |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | August 1, 1912
Died | July 14, 2003 Chestertown, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 90)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1936–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-5294 |
Commands | VMSB-132 1st Marine Aircraft Wing |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Navy 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."