Donald Schmuck

Donald M. Schmuck
Brigadier General Donald Schmuck
Nickname"Buck"
Born(1915-08-16)August 16, 1915
DiedJanuary 24, 2004(2004-01-24) (aged 88)
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1935–1960
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-5914
Commands1st Battalion, 1st Marines
5th Marine Regiment
Conflicts
AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart

Brigadier General Donald Myron "Buck" Schmuck, (USMC ret.) (August 16, 1915 – January 24, 2004) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general who served with distinction during World War II and the Korean War — and was awarded the Navy Cross and two Silver Stars for his heroic actions.