Merton A. Richal, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetMerton A. Richal
United States Marine Corps officer
Date of Birth: 01-Jul-1894
Place of Birth: Dallas, Wisconsin, United States
Date of Death: 17-Aug-1970
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Merton A. Richal
- Merton A.
- Richal (July 1, 1894 – August 17, 1970) was a major in the United States Marine Corps.
- He held the rank of lieutenant during the occupation of Nicaragua.
- He is best known for receiving the Navy Cross for bravery in the Second Battle of Las Cruces on January 1, 1928, continuing to lead his men despite having one eye shot out.
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