Lewie G. Merritt

Military Person

1897 – 1974

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Who was Lewie G. Merritt?

Lewie Griffith Merritt 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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Born
Jun 26, 1897
Ridge Spring
Also known as
  • Lewie Merritt
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • George Washington University
  • The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Died
Mar 24, 1974
Fort Sam Houston
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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