Oliver P. Smith
United States Marine Corps general
Died when: 84 years 60 days (1009 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Oliver Prince Smith (October 26, 1893 – December 25, 1977) was a U.S.Marine four star general and decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
He is most noted for commanding the 1st Marine Division during the first year of the Korean War, and notably during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he said "Retreat, hell!
We're not retreating, we're just advancing in a different direction." He retired at the rank of four-star general, being advanced in rank for having been specially commended for heroism in combat.
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