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Temmy Shmull

1947-08-03 – 2025-02-28

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The Honorable Temmy Shmull, Governor of Peleliu State Government, the Honorable Raynold Oilouch, Vice President of Palau, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, and Amy Hyatt, U.S. Ambassador to Palau, reveal the new memorial during the 75th Commemoration of the Battle of Peleliu, Sept. 28, 2019. The Battle of Peleliu established the relationship between Palau and the United States that paved the way for the liberation of Palau. The Marine Corps, joined by other U.S. branches and foreign service members, held a ceremony in honor of the battle with Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi, commanding general, 1st Marine Division.Credit: Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin

Life & Legacy

Temmy L. Shmull (3 August 1947 – 28 February 2025) was a Palauan politician who served as Governor of Peleliu for three terms from January 2013 to January 2022. He previously served as the Minister of State of Palau from 2001 to 2009 and was also the vice president of the Palau National Olympic Committee.

Occupation & Career

politician, governor, educator

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q45714891 — wikidata View source

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