Merrill B. Twining
Merrill Barber Twining | |
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General Merrill B. Twining | |
| Born | November 28, 1902 Monroe, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 1996 (aged 93) Fallbrook, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1923–1959 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 3rd Marine Division 1st Marine Division |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Navy Commendation Medal |
| Relations | Nathan F. Twining (brother) Nathan C. Twining (uncle) |
General Merrill Barber Twining (November 28, 1902 – May 11, 1996) was a United States Marine Corps general who received a "tombstone promotion" to four-star general upon retirement. He was the brother of Air Force General Nathan Farragut Twining, and the nephew of Rear Admiral Nathan Crook Twining.