Wilbur Bestwick
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Wilbur Bestwick (November 27, 1911 – July 10, 1972) was a United States Marine who served as the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959.[2]
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Wilbur Bestwick | |
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Born | (1911-11-27)November 27, 1911 Sabetha, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | July 10, 1972(1972-07-10) (aged 60) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1934–1959 |
Rank | Sergeant major |
Commands | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
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