Christian F. Schilt
Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 91 years 295 days (1101 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Christian Frank Schilt (March 19, 1895 – January 8, 1987) was one of the first Marine Corps aviators and a recipient of the United States highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.
He received the Medal for using his biplane to evacuate wounded Marines under fire in Nicaragua.In addition to his actions in Nicaragua he saw action in World War I, the Haitian and Nicaraguan campaigns, World War II and the Korean War.
He retired after nearly 40 years of active service and was promoted to the rank of four-star general at retirement.
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