Walter W. Wensinger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Walter W. Wensinger

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1894

Place of Birth: Defiance, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 10-Jul-1972

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Walter W. Wensinger

  • Walter William Wensinger (September 4, 1894 – July 10, 1972) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general.
  • He is most noted for his service as commanding officer of 23rd Marine Regiment during Battle of Iwo Jima, when he received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
  • Wensinger finished his career as special advisory assistant to the commandant of the Marine Corps.

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