Christian F. Schilt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1895
Place of Birth: Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 08-Jan-1987
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Christian F. Schilt
- Christian Frank Schilt (March 19, 1895 – January 8, 1987) was one of the first Marine Corps aviators and a recipient of the United States highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.
- He received the Medal for using his biplane to evacuate wounded Marines under fire in Nicaragua. In addition to his actions in Nicaragua he saw action in World War I, the Haitian and Nicaraguan campaigns, World War II and the Korean War.
- He retired after nearly 40 years of active service and was promoted to the rank of four-star general at retirement.
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