Lewis J. Fields

Lewis Jefferson Fields
Lewis Jefferson Fields
	Lt. Gen Lewis J. Fields, USMC
Nickname(s)	"Jeff"
Born	October 1, 1909; Delmar, Maryland, US
Died	March 5, 1988 (aged 78); Fairfax, Virginia, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1932–1970
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-5096
Commands held	Develop. and Education Command; 1st Marine Division; 5th Marine Division; 4th Marine Division; Camp Pendleton; Twentynine Palms; 11th Marine Regiment
Battles/wars	World War II; Battle of Guadalcanal; Battle of Edson's Ridge; Battle of Cape Gloucester; Battle of Peleliu; Korean War; Vietnam War Operation Hot Springs; Operation Colorado; Operation Fresno;
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal (2); Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal (2)

Lewis Jefferson Fields (October 1, 1909 – March 5, 1988) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He served with 1st Marine Division during Vietnam War and later as commanding general of United States Marine Corps Development and Education Command.

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