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Bruno
A.
Hochmuth
DNB (1967)
May 10, 1911

–

November 14, 1967

Born:

Houston

, 

Texas

Home:

Houston

, 

Texas

Buried: 

San Diego

, 

California

Cemetery:

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Bruno Hochmuth entered military service after graduating from Texas A&M University in 1935, and upon resigning his U.S. Army Reserve commission. During the Vietnam War while serving as Commanding General, 3d Marine Division, he was killed when the helicopter in which he was riding exploded in mid-air and crashed.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    4th Marines

    Division:

    6th Marine Division

    Action Date:

    April 1 – June 21, 1945
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Bruno A. Hochmuth (MCSN: 0-5117), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, at Okinawa during the period from 1 April through 21 June 1945.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    3d Marine Division

    Action Date:

    March 19 – November 14, 1967

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Bruno A. Hochmuth (MCSN: 0-5117), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, THIRD Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from 19 March through 14 November 1967. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.