Samuel R. Shaw, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Samuel R. Shaw

Date of Birth: 06-Jun-1911

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 04-Apr-1989

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Samuel R. Shaw

  • Samuel Robert Shaw (June 6, 1911 – April 4, 1989) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general.
  • He is most noted for his service as commanding officer, 6th Pioneer Battalion during Battle of Okinawa.
  • Shaw later served as advisor to President John F.
  • Kennedy in the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.Shaw was also a member of so-called "Chowder Society", special Marine Corps Board, which was tasked to conduct research and prepare material relative to postwar legislation concerning the role of the Marine Corps in national defense.

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