Paul A. Putnam

Paul Albert Putnam
Born	(1903-06-16)June 16, 1903 Milan, Michigan
Died	May 21, 1982(1982-05-21) (aged 78) Mesa, Arizona
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1926–1956
Rank	Brigadier general
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Wake Island
Awards	Navy Cross

Brigadier General Paul Albert Putnam, USMC (June 16, 1903 – May 21, 1982) commanded Marine Corps Fighter Squadron VMF-211 during the defense of Wake Island in December 1941. He was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism during the defense of Wake Island. He survived three and a half years as a prisoner of war and rose to the rank of brigadier general.