Lewie G. Merritt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American Marine Corps general
Date of Birth: 26-Jun-1897
Place of Birth: Ridge Spring, South Carolina, United States
Date of Death: 24-Mar-1974
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Lewie G. Merritt
- Lewie Griffith Merritt (nicknamed "Griff") (June 26, 1897 – March 24, 1974) was a major general and early aviator in the United States Marine Corps.
- Merritt served over 30 years in the Marine Corps, including service in World War I at Belleau Wood and as an aviator during World War II in both the European and Pacific Theaters.
- After retiring from the Marine Corps, Merritt practiced law in South Carolina.
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