Joseph R. Fisher (USMC)

Joseph R. Fisher
Nickname(s)"Old Indestructible"
"Bull"
BornMarch 14, 1921
Allston, Massachusetts, US
DiedJanuary 19, 1981(1981-01-19) (aged 59)
Whispering Pines, North Carolina, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1942–1968
RankColonel
CommandsCompany I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division
2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division
Battles / warsWorld War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star (2)
Purple Heart

Joseph R. Fisher (March 14, 1921 – January 19, 1981) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps colonel. He was awarded the Navy Cross and two Silver Stars during his career which spanned from World War II to the Vietnam War.