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Homer Laurence Litzenberg (January 8, 1903 - June 27, 1963) was a decorated Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Haiti, World War II, and the Korean War. His final rank was awarded at his retirement for valor in battle. He retired from the post of Inspector General of the Marine Corps on May 31, 1959, after more than 37 years of service. Litzenberg is best known for commanding the 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

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  • Homer Litzenberg
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  • Homer Laurence Litzenberg (January 8, 1903 - June 27, 1963) was a decorated Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Haiti, World War II, and the Korean War. His final rank was awarded at his retirement for valor in battle. He retired from the post of Inspector General of the Marine Corps on May 31, 1959, after more than 37 years of service. Litzenberg is best known for commanding the 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
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  • 1903-01-08(xsd:date)
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Nickname
  • "Blitzen Litzen"
Name
  • Homer Laurence Litzenberg Jr.
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  • American Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
  • Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg
  • Army of Occupation ribbon.svg
  • Asiatic-Pacific Campaign ribbon.svg
  • China Service Medal ribbon.svg
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  • Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
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  • Presidential Unit Citation .svg
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  • World War II Victory Medal ribbon.svg
  • American Defense Service ribbon.svg
  • European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon.svg
  • Distinguished Service Cross ribbon.svg
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg
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  • Marine Corps Good Conduct ribbon.svg
  • Marine Corps Expeditionary ribbon.svg
  • Nicaraguan Campaign ribbon 1933.svg
  • Special Breast Order of Yun Hui.png
  • Taeguk Cordon Medal.png
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  • 1963-06-27(xsd:date)
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  • Banana Wars *Occupation of Haiti World War II *Operation Torch *Battle of Kwajalein *Battle of Tinian *Battle of Saipan Korean War *Battle of Inchon *Battle of Chosin Reservoir
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  • Homer Laurence Litzenberg (January 8, 1903 - June 27, 1963) was a decorated Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Haiti, World War II, and the Korean War. His final rank was awarded at his retirement for valor in battle. He retired from the post of Inspector General of the Marine Corps on May 31, 1959, after more than 37 years of service. Litzenberg is best known for commanding the 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
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