Harold D. Harris
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Harold Douglas Harris (February 4, 1903 – September 20, 1984) was a United States Marine Corps officer with the rank of brigadier general. Harris fought guerrillas in Nicaragua, and subsequently the Japanese in World War II, while commanding 5th Marine Regiment.
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Harold Douglas Harris | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bucky" |
Born | (1903-02-04)February 4, 1903 Laramie, Wyoming |
Died | September 20, 1984(1984-09-20) (aged 81) Lakeland, Florida |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1925–1950 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-3969 |
Commands held | 5th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
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