(1903-01-08)January 8, 1903 Steelton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
June 27, 1963(1963-06-27) (aged 60)
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
Pennsylvania National Guard United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1922–1959
Rank
Lieutenant General
Commands held
3rd Battalion 24th Marines 6th Marine Regiment 7th Marine Regiment Inspector General Camp Lejeune MCRD Parris Island
Battles/wars
Banana Wars
Occupation of Haiti
Occupation of Nicaragua
World War II
Operation Torch
Battle of Kwajalein
Battle of Tinian
Battle of Saipan
Korean War
Battle of Inchon
Battle of Chosin Reservoir
Awards
Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit
Homer Laurence Litzenberg (January 8, 1903 – June 27, 1963) was a decorated lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Haiti, World War II, and the Korean War. His final rank was awarded at his retirement for valor in battle. He retired from the post of Inspector General of the Marine Corps on May 31, 1959, after more than 37 years of service. Litzenberg is best known for commanding the 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
^Drury & Clavin, The Last Stand of Fox Company p. 19
Homer Laurence Litzenberg (January 8, 1903 – June 27, 1963) was a decorated lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Haiti, World...
and 7th Marines Lieutenant Colonel Raymond L. Murray and Colonel Homer L. Litzenberg, respectively, issued a joint order on 30 Nov to their Marines to...
Louis Larsen (three awards) Ben Lear John C. H. Lee Kurt Chew-Een Lee HomerLitzenberg Elliott Loughlin (two awards) Douglas MacArthur (seven awards) Victor...
Crisis Jeannie Leavitt, first female U.S.A.F. fighter pilot, general HomerLitzenberg, Marine Corps Lieutenant General --M-- James Mattis, Marine Corps General...
Russell N. Jordahl, Brigadier general, USMC. Commanding officer in 1950. HomerLitzenberg, Lieutenant General, USMC, Commanding officer in 1949. Ira J. McDonald...
so decisive action could be affected. 7th Marines commander Colonel HomerLitzenberg said "It became a game, we would find them about 14:00 in the afternoon...
Marines reached the Kot'o-ri plateau on 10 November, neither Colonel Litzenberg, the regimental commander, nor General Smith, the division commander,...
work through the night to help them in any and every way they can ("Phoning Home / Costume Party"). The travelers are initially taken aback by their hosts'...
Smith's instructions, Lieutenant Colonel Raymond L. Murray and Colonel Homer L. Litzenberg, commanders of the 5th and 7th Marines, respectively, issued a joint...
Marine Corps Second Lieutenant Korea June 24–25, 1952 Platoon leader Homer L. Litzenberg Jr. Marine Corps Colonel between Hagaru-ri and Koto-ri, Korea December...
Global Information
Pennsylvania National Guard
United States Marine Corps
Lieutenant General