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Herman Poggenmeyer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1943, and received his commission in 1942 upon the early graduation of that class. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General in 1977.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    June 25, 1966 – June 1, 1967

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Herman Poggenmeyer, Jr., 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, FIRST Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam from 25 June 1966 to 1 June 1967, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    July 25, 1967 – March 1, 1968

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Herman Poggenmeyer, Jr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, Headquarters, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, from 25 July 1967 through 1 March 1968.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Herman Poggenmeyer, Jr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.