Herbert J. Sweet
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Herbert Joseph Sweet (October 8, 1919 – June 18, 1998) was a United States Marine who served as the 4th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. He fought and was wounded in World War II and the Korean War.
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Herbert Joseph Sweet | |
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Born | (1919-10-08)October 8, 1919 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | June 18, 1998(1998-06-18) (aged 78) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1937–1969 |
Rank | Sergeant major |
Commands held | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (4) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal |
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