Ross T. Dwyer

Ross Thomas Dwyer
Major General Ross T. Dwyer, USMC
Born	(1919-07-20)July 20, 1919 Honolulu, Hawaii
Died	October 8, 2001(2001-10-08) (aged 82) Riverside, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1941–1974
Rank	Major general
Commands held	2nd Battalion, 6th Marines 1st Marine Regiment 5th Marine Division 1st Marine Division I Marine Amphibious Force
Battles/wars	World War II Guadalcanal Campaign Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign Battle of the Philippine Sea Battle of Iwo Jima Korean War Vietnam War Tet Offensive Operation Taylor Common
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star

Ross Thomas Dwyer (July 20, 1919 – October 8, 2001) was a United States Marine Corps major general who retired in 1974 after over 32 years of service. MajGen Dwyer served in combat in World War II, the Korean War, and in the Vietnam War. His commands included the 5th Marine Division and the 1st Marine Division.^[1]