Harold E. Rosecrans
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Harold Ellett Rosecrans (March 1, 1897 – April 13, 1980)[1] was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who commanded 2nd Battalion 5th Marines during the during the assault on Tulagi Island. He later commanded 17th Marine Regiment during Battle of Cape Gloucester.
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Harold Ellett Rosecrans | |
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Born | (1897-03-01)March 1, 1897 Cohoes, New York |
Died | April 13, 1980(1980-04-13) (aged 83) Daytona Beach, Florida |
Place of Burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1949 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-846 |
Commands held | 17th Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion 5th Marines QM of I Marine Amphibious Corps Marine Corps Institute |
Battles/wars | World War I
Haitian Campaign |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
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