Years of service 1893—1921 Rank Colonel Awards Marine Corps Brevet Medal | Died February 20, 1921 Name Louis Magill | |
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Born January 31, 1871
Erie, Pennsylvania ( 1871-01-31 ) Place of burial West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Battle of Guantanamo Bay Service/branch United States Marine Corps Battles and wars Battle of Guantanamo Bay, Spanish–American War | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
Louis John Magill (January 31, 1871 – February 20, 1921) was an American officer born in Erie, Pennsylvania and serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who was one of 23 Marine Corps officers approved to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery, but died before it could be presented.
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