Smedley Butler Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Smedley Butler 30/07/1881   -   21/06/1940

Smedley Butler Introduction:

Smedley Butler was a highly decorated Major General in the US Marine Corps and a vocal critic of war profiteering. Read on to find out more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline.

Smedley Butler Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Nick Name: Old Gimlet Eye, The Fighting Quaker, Old Duckboard
  • Famous: American Men
  • Died At Age: 58
  • Sun Sign: Leo
  • Born In: West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
  • Political Ideology: Republican
  • Spouse/Ex-: Ethel Conway Peters
  • Father: Thomas
  • Mother: Maud
  • Children:
    1. Ethel Peters Butler
    2. Jr
    3. Smedley Darlington
    4. Thomas Richard
  • Died On: June 21, 1940
  • Place Of Death: Philadelphia
  • U.S. State: Pennsylvania
  • City: West Chester, Pennsylvania
  • Education:
    1. West Chester Friends Graded High School
    2. The Haverford School
  • Awards: Medal Of Honor Distinguished Service Medal Marine Corps Brevet Medal
  • Bio: Smedley Butler Was A Highly Decorated Major General In The US Marine Corps And A Vocal Critic Of War Profiteering. Read On To Find Out More About His Childhood, Career, Profile And Timeline.