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Chesty Puller

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Military Personnel

The Resume

    (June 26, 1898-October 11, 1971)
    Born in West Point, Virginia
    Birth name was Lewis Burwell Puller
    Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps
    Most decorated Marine in history
    Served in the occupation of Haiti (1915), WWI, WWII and the Korean War

Why he might be annoying:

    He went by the nickname 'Chesty' which was given to him because of his large barrel chest.
    He attempted to return to active duty in Vietnam at the age of 67, but was not allowed.
    His outspokenness often caused Marine brass to look at him unfavorably.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was extremely popular among enlisted men, and is still revered even to this day.
    He dedicated his entire life to the US Marine Corps.
    The most decorated Marine in history, he was awarded 52 different medals by the US and other nations and was the recipient of five Navy Crosses.
    He commanded Marine regiments in battles against the Japanese in some of the bloodiest fighting of WWII, and later against the Chinese in the Korean War.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 18 Votes: 27.78% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 14 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 34 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8012 Votes: 40.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 26 Votes: 19.23% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 63 Votes: 49.21% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 1425 Votes: 41.19% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 874 Votes: 33.41% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 220 Votes: 49.09% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 90 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 3092 Votes: 27.30% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 4327 Votes: 30.69% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 94 Votes: 31.91% Annoying