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Ernest N. Harmon
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major General Ernest Nason Harmon (February 26, 1894 – November 13, 1979) was a senior officer of the United States Army. He served in both World War I and World War II, and is best known for his actions in reorganizing the 1st Armored Division after the debacle in February 1943 at the Battle of Kasserine Pass during the Tunisian campaign. From January 1945, through the end of World War II, Harmon commanded XXII Corps (United States).
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Nickname(s) | "Old Gravel Voice"[1] |
Born | (1894-02-26)February 26, 1894 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | November 13, 1979(1979-11-13) (aged 85) White River Junction, Vermont, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1913–1948 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-5282 |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands held | United States Third Army XXII Corps 2nd Armored Division 1st Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
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