Richard H. Jeschke

Richard Hall Jeschke
Jeschke as colonel, USMC
Born(1894-12-22)December 22, 1894
La Grange, Illinois
DiedDecember 15, 1957(1957-12-15) (aged 62)
Markham, Virginia
Place of Burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1917–1949
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-476
Commands8th Marine Regiment
1st Battalion, 8th Marines
Marine Barracks, NB Pearl Harbor
Battles / warsWorld War I
Yangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal (2)
RelationsBG James Devereux, USMC (brother-in-law)

Richard Hall Jeschke (December 22, 1894 – December 15, 1957) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who commanded 8th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Guadalcanal. He later served in the European Theater and participated in the planning of the Invasion of Normandy and the Invasion of Sicily.