Amor L. Sims
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Amor LeRoy Sims (May 29, 1896 – November 30, 1978) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted as commanding officer of 7th Marine Regiment during World War II. He also served as chief of the Norfolk Police Department from 1949 to 1952.[1][2][3]
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Amor LeRoy Sims | |
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Nickname(s) | "The Iron Duke" |
Born | (1896-05-29)May 29, 1896 Groveport, Ohio, US |
Died | November 30, 1978(1978-11-30) (aged 82) Norfolk, Virginia, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1949 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-899 |
Commands held | 7th Marine Regiment CoS of 1st Marine Division 1st Battalion, 7th Marines |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Purple Heart |
Other work | Chief of Police, Norfolk, Virginia |
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