Wilbur Bestwick | |
|---|---|
 Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick c. 1957 | |
| Born | November 27, 1911 Sabetha, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | July 10, 1972 (aged 60) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1934–1959 |
| Rank | Sergeant major |
| Commands held | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
Wilbur Bestwick (November 27, 1911 – July 10, 1972) was a United States Marine who served as the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959.[2]
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