Edwin B. Wheeler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Edwin B. Wheeler

United States Marine Corps officer

Date of Birth: 17-Mar-1918

Place of Birth: Port Chester, New York, United States

Date of Death: 14-Oct-1985

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Edwin B. Wheeler

  • Edwin Bliss Wheeler (March 17, 1918 – October 14, 1985) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general.
  • He served with famous Marine Raiders during World War II and earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action.
  • Wheeler served two tours of duty in Vietnam, as commanding officer of 3rd Marine Regiment in 1964–1965 and later as commanding general of 1st Marine Division in 1969–1970.

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