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Graves Blanchard Erskine | |
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| Born | June 28, 1897 Columbia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 1973 (aged 75) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1912–1916 (National Guard) 1917 – 1953 (USMC) |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands |  3rd Marine Division 1st Marine Division Camp PendletonFleet Marine Force, Atlantic |
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| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Medal Legion of Merit (2) w/ Combat "V" Purple Heart Medal |
| Other work | Director of Special Operations of the Department of Defense (1953–1961) |
General Graves Blanchard Erskine (June 28, 1897 – May 21, 1973) was a United States Marine Corps officer who led the 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.