Chesty Puller

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chesty Puller
Occupation	War Hero
Date Of Birth	Jun 26, 1898(1898-06-26)
Age	126
Date Of Death	1971-10-11
Birthplace	West Point
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Gemini

Chesty Puller Biography

Chesty Puller is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on June 26, 1898 in West Point, Virginia, United States. United States Marine Corps commander who was awarded five Navy Crosses for his service during World War II and the Korean War.

The man was also a cousin of the famous U.S. Army General, He was a distant relative of the decorated U.S. Army General, George S. Patton. Both Puller and Patton served in key battles of World War II.. The two Puller and Patton were involved in major battles during World War II.

The son of the father, Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. was seriously injured injuries during his time as the Marine during the war in Vietnam.

Chesty Puller Net Worth

Chesty Puller is one of the richest War Hero from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chesty Puller 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was raised within Virginia as a child and spent much of his early years admiring the famed Civil War General, Stonewall Jackson. He attended an institute called the Virginia Military Institute and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as early as he was able.

He was played in the role of actor He was portrayed by actor William Sadler in the acclaimed HBO miniseries, The Pacific. in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries The Pacific.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Chesty Puller Dating?

According to our records, Chesty Puller is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Chesty Puller’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Chesty Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chesty Puller celebrates birthday on June 26 of every year.

Why is Chesty Puller so famous?

Puller was the most decorated Marine in history, and the only Marine to receive five Navy Crosses. He led Marines in some of the bloodiest battles of World War II, including Guadalcanal and Peleliu, the names of which forever speak of the Marines’ exploits and sacrifices.

What is Chesty Puller famous for saying?

“ I’ve always believed that no officer’s life, regardless of rank, is of such great value to his country that he should seek safety in the rear … officers should be forward with their men at the point of impact.” This quote is a famous Chesty Puller quote because Puller was known to lead by example.

Why was Lewis Puller called Chesty?

His nickname, ‘Chesty,’ came from the legend that he had a false ‘steel chest’ There are many legends surrounding how Lewis “Chesty” Puller got his nickname.

Was Chesty Puller ever wounded?

On November 8 Puller was wounded in a Japanese machine gun and artillery attack on his command post. In just over eight weeks on Guadalcanal, the officers of the 1st Battalion had suffered a casualty rate of 50 percent; casualties among enlisted men approached 30 percent.

Who is the most famous Marine in history?

Let’s take a moment to discuss Chesty Puller : the most decorated Marine in United States history. Chesty Puller is the only Marine to ever win the Navy Cross five times. During his 37 year career, Chesty was overseas for all but a decade, partaking in some of the most famous wars of all time.