Leo D. Hermle

Leo D. Hermle
Major General Leo D. Hermle, USMC
Nickname(s)	"Dutch"
Born	(1890-06-30)June 30, 1890 Hastings, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	January 21, 1976(1976-01-21) (aged 85) San Diego, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1917–1949
Rank	Lieutenant General
Service number	0-420
Commands held	Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 6th Marine Regiment 8th Marine Regiment
Battles/wars	World War I Second Battle of the Marne Battle of Saint-Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Offensive Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge Banana Wars Occupation of Haiti World War II Invasion of Iceland Guadalcanal Campaign Battle of Tarawa Battle of Iwo Jima
Awards	Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal
Other work	Professor of Law, University of San Diego

Leo David "Dutch" Hermle (June 30, 1890 – January 21, 1976) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He was a recipient of Army and Navy second highest decorations, Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross, which he earned during his service in both World Wars.