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Smedley Butler, American general, Medal of Honor recipient (died 1940)

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Smedley Butler

United States Marine Corps officer, author, and lecturer (1881–1940)

Smedley Darlington Butler was an American whistleblower, antiwar activist and former major general in the Marines. 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…
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Medal of Honor

Highest award in the United States Armed Forces

The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by…
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