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Bruno Hochmuth was born on 10 May, 1911 in Houston, Texas, U.S., is a United States Marine Corps general. Discover Bruno Hochmuth's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

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Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 10 May 1911
Birthday 10 May
Birthplace Houston, Texas, U.S.
Date of death 14 November, 1967
Died Place Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam
Nationality United States

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1911

Bruno Arthur Hochmuth (May 10, 1911 – November 14, 1967) was a United States Marine Corps major general who was killed in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

He was the first and only Marine Corps division commander to be killed in any war.

Hochmuth was born on May 10, 1911, in Houston, Texas.

1930

He graduated from high school in 1930 and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education from Texas A&M University in June 1935.

1935

He was commissioned a Marine second lieutenant in July 1935, upon resigning a U.S. Army Reserve commission.

1936

After completing The Basic School at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, he joined the Marine detachment at the Texas Centennial in Dallas, Texas, in June 1936.

In December 1936, he was transferred to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines in San Diego, California.

1937

Departing for Shanghai, China, in August 1937, he served briefly with the 6th Marines, then served two and a half years duty with the 4th Marines.

1938

While overseas, he was promoted to first lieutenant in July 1938.

1940

He remained with the 4th Marines in China until 1940.

Upon his return to the United States, Lieutenant Hochmuth was attached to the 7th Defense Battalion in September 1940.

1941

In February 1941, he embarked with the 7th Defense Battalion to American and Western Samoa.

1942

He was promoted to major in May 1942.

1943

He remained in the Pacific Theater for two years, returning to the United States in March 1943, where he was assigned to the Antiaircraft Artillery School at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, until June 1943.

1944

From June until May 1944, Hochmuth served as assistant director, Command and Staff School, Quantico, Virginia, prior to embarking again for the Pacific area.

In May 1944, Major Hochmuth deployed again as assistant operations officer for the III Marine Amphibious Corps and participated in the Battle of Saipan and Battle of Tinian.

He then commanded 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines during the Battle of Okinawa.

For his service during Okinawa Campaign, Hochmuth received the Legion of Merit with Combat "V".

1945

Following the surrender of Japan he was the executive officer of the 4th Marine Regiment when they landed in Japan on August 29, 1945.

As executive officer of the 4th Marines, he made the initial landing on Japan August 29, 1945, and on September 2 of the same year attended the formal surrender ceremony at Yokosuka.

He then commanded the Marine Barracks at Yokosuka for almost two years.

For his service there, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.

1947

Returning to the United States in August 1947, he served at Headquarters Marine Corps for three years, then entered the Industrial College at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. He graduated in June 1951, and returned to Camp Lejeune as commanding officer, 2nd Marines.

He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in August 1947 with rank from October 1942, and to colonel in January 1951.

1952

In July 1952, he was named G-1 Officer, 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune.

1953

Ordered to Kingston, Ontario, in September 1953, he served as instructor, Canadian Army Staff College, for two years.

1955

He again went to the Far East in August 1955 and served as G-4 Officer, 3rd Marine Division, Japan and Okinawa.

1956

In August 1956, Colonel Hochmuth was assigned to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, as a member of the Advanced Research Group, Marine Corps Educational Center.

1957

In July 1957, he was transferred to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and served as chief of staff through October 1959.

1959

While stationed in San Diego, he was promoted to brigadier general in November 1959 and served briefly thereafter as commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and, later, as commanding general of the Recruit Training Command.

1960

In January 1960, General Hochmuth reported to Headquarters Marine Corps, where he served as deputy chief of staff (research and development).

1963

While serving in this capacity, he was promoted to major general in August 1963.

That November, he assumed duty as commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California.

For meritorious achievement from November 1963 to February 1967, General Hochmuth was awarded a gold 5/16 inch star in lieu of a second Navy Commendation Medal.

1967

He was also the first American general officer to be killed in Vietnam, although U.S. Air Force Major General William Crumm had been killed on July 24, 1967, in a B-52 bomber collision over the South China Sea.

Hochmuth, four other marines, and a South Vietnamese Army aide were killed when a UH-1E Huey helicopter they were riding in from VMO-3 exploded and crashed five miles northwest of Huế.

Beginning on March 19, 1967, Hochmuth served as commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

On November 14, Hochmuth and five others were riding in a helicopter on an inspection tour.

The helicopter exploded and crashed soon after it took off.

At the time of his death, he was the most senior U.S. military officer to be killed in the war.