- I was born on June 26, 1898 in West Point, Virginia.
- General George S. Patton was my second cousin.
- I enrolled at VMI (Virginia Military Institute) in 1917 but dropped out after a year and enlisted in the Marine Corps.
- I fought in the "Banana Wars", World War II, and the Korean War.
- I am the most decorated Marine in history. I was awarded five Navy Crosses, a Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, two Legion of Merits, a Bronze Star and three Air Medals.
- I retired from the USMC after 37 years of service in 1955 as a Lieutenant General.
- I received the nickname of "Chesty" because of a my barrel chest that was due to an asthmatic condition.
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-Who Am I ?
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- Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller
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