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Lewis J. Fields
U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lewis Jefferson Fields (October 1, 1909 – March 5, 1988) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He served with 1st Marine Division during Vietnam War and later as commanding general of United States Marine Corps Development and Education Command.[1][2]
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Lewis Jefferson Fields | |
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![]() Lt. Gen Lewis J. Fields, USMC | |
Nickname(s) | "Jeff" |
Born | (1909-10-01)October 1, 1909 Delmar, Maryland, US |
Died | March 5, 1988(1988-03-05) (aged 78) Fairfax, Virginia, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1932–1970 |
Rank | ![]() |
Service number | 0-5096 |
Commands held | Develop. and Education Command 1st Marine Division 5th Marine Division 4th Marine Division Camp Pendleton Twentynine Palms 11th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II
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Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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