Edwin B. Wheeler

Edwin Bliss Wheeler
Edwin Bliss Wheeler
	MG Edwin B. Wheeler, USMC
Born	March 17, 1918; Port Chester, New York, US
Died	October 14, 1985 (aged 67); Dallas, Texas, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1941–1972
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-7807
Commands held	1st Marine Division; 2nd Marine Division; 3rd Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 5th Marines; The Basic School
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Tulagi; Battle of Guadalcanal; Battle of Edson's Ridge; Actions along the Matanikau; New Georgia Campaign; Korean War Battle for Outpost Vegas; Vietnam War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star; Legion of Merit (5)

Edwin Bliss Wheeler (March 17, 1918 – October 14, 1985) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He served with famous Marine Raiders during World War II and earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Wheeler served two tours of duty in Vietnam, as commanding officer of 3rd Marine Regiment in 1964–1965 and later as commanding general of 1st Marine Division in 1969–1970.

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