![]() ![]() He rose quickly through the ranks to become, at age 48, one of the youngest major generals. ![]() Butler was known for his leadership and commitment to the welfare of the men under his command. ![]() He served in Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Haiti (earning his Medals of Honor in Mexico and Haiti). Raised by prominent Quaker parents, Smedley Butler defied his pacifist lineage by joining the Marines just before his 17th birthday. He had also become an unrelenting voice against the business of war. I am currently reading Jonathan Katz’ book- Gangsters of Capitalism.Īnd I am in awe of Katz’ writing and research regarding General Smedley Butler, an American marine at the turn of the 20th century.Ī says this about Butler-Īt the time of his death, Major General Smedley Darlington Butler, also known as “The Fighting Quaker”, was the most decorated Marine in US history he was the only person to be awarded a Marine Corps Brevet Medal and a Medal of Honor for two separate military actions. Refugee Camp, Anse a Pitres-September 2015 (Photo by John Carroll) ![]()
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