Merritt B. Curtis

1892–1966 (age 74)

Military Officer

Biography

Merritt B. Curtis served the Marine Corps in both world wars, combining legal acumen with combat leadership to support expeditionary operations and the Corps’ institutional development.

Curtis's calm counsel and commitment to duty sustained Marines facing complex challenges, and his life is honored among fellow patriots at Arlington.

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