Bertram Allison Bone | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bert" |
Born | San Diego, California | September 19, 1893
Died | October 22, 1961 San Diego, California | (aged 68)
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1949 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-92 |
Commands | 10th Marine Regiment 1st Defense Battalion 2nd Defense Battalion |
Battles / wars | World War I Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Navy Commendation Medal |
Bertram Allison Bone (September 19, 1893 – October 22, 1961) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his service as commanding officer, 1st Defense Battalion during the early phase of the World War II. He later served with V Amphibious Corps during Battle of Leyte and led 10th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa.[1]