Richard H. Jeschke
Richard Hall Jeschke | |
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Jeschke as colonel, USMC | |
| Born | December 22, 1894 La Grange, Illinois, US |
| Died | December 15, 1957 (aged 62) Markham, Virginia, US |
| Place of Burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1949 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-476 |
| Commands | 8th Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 8th Marines Marine Barracks, NB Pearl Harbor |
| Battles / wars | World War I Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Navy Commendation Medal (2) |
| Relations | BG James Devereux, USMC (brother-in-law) |
Richard Hall Jeschke (December 22, 1894 – December 15, 1957) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who commanded 8th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Guadalcanal. He later served in the European Theater and participated in the planning of the Invasion of Normandy and the Invasion of Sicily.