Merrill B. Twining Military person

General Merrill Barber Twining (November 28, 1902 - May 11, 1996) was a United States Marine Corps general who received a "tombstone promotion" to four-star general upon retirement. He was the brother of Air Force general Nathan F. Twining, and the nephew of Rear Admiral Nathan C. Twining.

Personal facts

Merrill B. Twining
Birth dateNovember 28, 1902
Birth place
Monroe Wisconsin
Date of deathMay 11, 1996
Place of death
Fallbrook California

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Legion of Merit
military operations
Korean War
World War II
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military command
1st Marine Division
3rd Marine Division
service start1923
service end1959

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External resources

  1. http://www.mclm.com/tohonor/mbtwining.html
  2. http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who/Twining_MB.htm