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Richard H. Jeschke

Richard Hall Jeschke
Richard H. Jeschke 001.jpg
Jeschke as Colonel, USMC
Born (1894-12-22)December 22, 1894
La Grange, Illinois
Died December 15, 1957(1957-12-15) (aged 62)
Markham, Virginia
Place of Burial Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch Seal of the United States Marine Corps.svg United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1917–1949
Rank US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General
Service number 0-476
Commands held 8th Marine Regiment
1st Battalion, 8th Marines
Marine Barracks, NB Pearl Harbor
Battles/wars

World War I
Yangtze Patrol
World War II

Awards Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal (2)
Relations BG James Devereux, USMC (brother-in-law)

World War I
Yangtze Patrol
World War II


Richard Hall Jeschke (December 22, 1894 – December 15, 1957) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who commanded 8th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Guadalcanal. He later served in the European Theater and participated in the planning of the Invasion of Normandy or Invasion of Sicily.

Here is the ribbon bar of Brigadier General Richard H. Jeschke:


 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.


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