Harold Ellett Rosecrans | |
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Born | Cohoes, New York, US | March 1, 1897
Died | April 13, 1980 Daytona Beach, Florida, US | (aged 83)
Place of Burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1949 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-846 |
Commands | 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) |
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.