(1911-11-27)November 27, 1911 Sabetha, Kansas, U.S.
Died
July 10, 1972(1972-07-10) (aged 60) Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Buried
Skylawn Memorial Park[1]
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1934–1959
Rank
Sergeant major
Commands held
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Battles/wars
World War II
Battle of Bougainville
Battle of Guam
Korean War
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Wilbur Bestwick (November 27, 1911 – July 10, 1972) was a United States Marine who served as the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959.[2]
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