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Smedley Butler(1881-1940)

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Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler was born on 12 March 1881 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for American Secrets. He was married to Ethel Conway Peters. He died on 21 June 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
BornMarch 12, 1881
DiedJune 21, 1940(59)
BornMarch 12, 1881
DiedJune 21, 1940(59)
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Known for

American Secrets
American Secrets
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    • Eleanor Boardman and William Haines in Tell It to the Marines (1926)
      Tell It to the Marines
      7.1
      • military consultant (uncredited)
      • 1926

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    • Alternative names
      • General Smedley Butler
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • March 12, 1881
      • West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Died
      • June 21, 1940
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA(cancer)
    • Spouse
      • Ethel Conway PetersJune 30, 1905 - June 21, 1940 (his death, 3 children)
    • Other works
      (book) "War Is a Racket". 1935.
    • Publicity listings
      • 6 Print Biographies

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      Was awarded two Medals of Honor, for actions in the Mexican Campaign on 22 April 1914 and in the Haitian Campaign on 17 November 1915.
    • Nicknames
      • The Fighting Quaker
      • Old Gimlet Eye
      • Old Duckboard

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    • When did Smedley Butler die?
      June 21, 1940
    • How did Smedley Butler die?
      Cancer
    • How old was Smedley Butler when he died?
      59 years old
    • Where did Smedley Butler die?
      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • When was Smedley Butler born?
      March 12, 1881

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