LeRoy P. Hunt
LeRoy Philip Hunt (March 17, 1892 – February 8, 1968) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of general. A veteran of World War I, he was decorated with the Navy Cross and Army Distinguished Service Cross, the United States military's two second-highest decorations awarded for valor in combat.
LeRoy Philip Hunt | |
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LeRoy P. Hunt as a lieutenant general | |
| Nickname(s) | "Roy" |
| Born | March 17, 1892 Newark, New Jersey, US |
| Died | February 8, 1968 (aged 75) San Francisco, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1951 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 0-460 |
| Commands held | Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic Department of the Pacific I Army Corps 2nd Marine Division 5th Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 5th Marines |
| Battles/wars | World War I
Yangtze Patrol |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) Croix de Guerre (France) |
Hunt later served on Guadalcanal as commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment during World War II, but was relieved of command due to poor leadership. However he restored his career later and distinguished himself as commanding general, 2nd Marine Division at the end of War and during the Occupation of Japan. He completed his service as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic in 1951.