Leo D. Hermle
| Leo David Hermle | |
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MG Leo D. Hermle, USMC
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| Nickname(s) | "Dutch" |
| Born |
June 30, 1890 Hastings, Nebraska |
| Died | January 21, 1976 (aged 85) San Diego, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1917 - 1949 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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| Service number | 0-420 |
| Commands held |
MCRD San Diego ADC of 2nd Marine Division ADC of 5th Marine Division 6th Marine Regiment 8th Marine Regiment |
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| Awards |
Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | Professor of Law, University of San Diego |
United States occupation of Haiti
Leo David "Dutch" Hermle (June 30, 1890 - January 21, 1976) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Lieutenant General. He was a recipient of Army and Navy second highest decorations, Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross, which he earned during his service in both World Wars.
Leo Hermle was born in 1890 in Hastings, Nebraska. He attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, California, where he earned first Bachelor of Arts degree and then degree of Doctor of jurisprudence. He subsequently reported for active duty in the Marine Corps and was commissioned Second lieutenant on August 15, 1917.
Hermle was assigned to the 74th Company, 1st Battalion of the 6th Marine Regiment, and sent to the France. His company was sent to the frontline in the Toulon Sector near Verdun in March 1918. A month later Germans used combat gas and Hermle personally was wounded by its effects. After recovery, Hermle was promoted to the rank of First lieutenant and appointed a Platoon leader in the 74th Company within 1st Battalion. He participated in Battle of Saint-Mihiel and was decorated with Silver Star for heroism in action near the town of Thiaucourt. He continued to command his platoon and at the beginning of the October 1918, he led successful assault up the hill at Blanc Mont and was decorated with his second Silver Star Citation.
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