Leonard B. Cresswell

Leonard Baker Cresswell
Cresswell as Brigadier general
Born	(1901-07-18)July 18, 1901 Lexington, Mississippi, US
Died	April 25, 1966(1966-04-25) (aged 64) Annapolis, Maryland, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1924–1956
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-3940
Commands held	Troop Training Unit, Atlantic Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. 23rd Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 1st Marines
Battles/wars	Yangtze Patrol World War II Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of the Tenaru
Awards	Navy Cross
Relations	RADM Reginald R. Belknap (father-in-law)

Leonard Baker Cresswell (July 18, 1901 – April 25, 1966) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted for his service as commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 1st Marines during Guadalcanal Campaign. Cresswell later served as commanding general of Troop Training Unit, Atlantic Fleet and completed his career as Director of the Staff of the Inter-American Defense Board.^[1]