Webthousands of heroes have emerged since the u. s. Marine corps was founded on november 10, 1775. Here are 11 among them who became leatherneck legends: Weblewis burwell ' chesty' puller, born in the 19th century, fought in the heaviest fighting of the 20th century and is now a legend in this century. The most decorated marine to ever. 10, 2010 12 am pt.
