Lewis Puller enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1918 at the age of twenty. That day he and the Corps formed a bond that would forever link them together in history. "Chesty" received his nickname for his barrel chest, but he became a legend in his own time while serving valiantly in Haiti, Nicaragua, the Pacific during WW2, and Korea. His record of earning five Navy Crosses for valor has never been matched, nor has his place in Marine Corps history as one of the finest combat officers ever. Good night, Chesty Puller, wherever you are!


Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Relay Run Honors Chesty Puller

Here's a link to a cool article by Amy McCullough from The Marine Corps Times. The relay run is 68 miles and it ends at the gravesite of General Puller. And then it's time for some drinking.

Read The Article Here!

Marines toast Chesty Puller at his grave after a relay run
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