Christian F. Schilt Military person

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, World War II, the Haitian and Nicaraguan campaigns 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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Birth date	March 19, 1895
Birth place	Illinois
Date of death	January 08, 1987
Place of death	Norfolk Virginia
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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award	Bronze Star Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Legion of Merit Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	Korean War United States occupation of Haiti World War II United States occupation of Nicaragua World War I
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	1st Marine Aircraft Wing Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Aviation MCAS Cherry Point
service start	1917
service end	1957