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Smedley Butler

(1881–1940) Military Officer United States

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Smedley Butler was a military officer from the United States, best known for War Is a Racket.

Quick Facts About Smedley Butler

Born
July 30, 1881
Died
June 21, 1940
Nationality
United States
Profession
Military Officer
Notable works
War Is a Racket

About Smedley Butler

Major General Smedley Darlington Butler was a United States Marine Corps officer and, later, an anti-war advocate. During his 34-year military career, he fought in the Philippine–American War, the Boxer Rebellion, the Mexican Revolution, World War I, and the Banana Wars. At the time of his death, Butler was the most decorated Marine in U.S. military history. By the end of his career, Butler had received sixteen medals, including five for heroism; he was awarded the Marine Corps Brevet Medal as well as two Medals of Honor, both for separate actions.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

National Order of Honour and Merit Medal of Honor Navy Distinguished Service Medal Order of the Black Star Distinguished Service Medal Inter-Allied Victory Medals Nicaraguan Campaign Medal Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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China Relief Expedition Medal Dominican Campaign Medal Haitian Campaign Medal Marine Corps Brevet Medal Mexican Service Medal Philippine Campaign Medal Spanish Campaign Medal Yangtze Service Medal Commander of the Order of the Black Star World War I Victory Medal (United States) Officer of the National Order of Merit

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