Today we mark the passing of an U.S. Marine, maybe THEE U.S. Marine. Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, Born 26 June 1898 - passed 11 October 1971.
“Chestly” Puller was always a warrior. In 1916 he wanted to join the Marines to fight in the Mexican Boarder War but he was to young. In 1917 he attended the Virginia Military Institute but left in the summer of 1918 so he could fight in WWI. He was quoted saying he wanted to "go where the guns are!" In August of 1918 he enlisted in the U.S. Marines. WWI would be the only combat he would miss over his 37 years career.
In the mid-90's, while I was in the Army, I read the book "Marine!: The Life Of Chesty Puller" by Burke Davis and was amazed with his history. I have read several other books on him since.
Here is the link to the Marine Corps University's write up on General Chesty Puller.
