Joseph H. Harper | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Bud" |
| Born | May 1, 1901 |
| Died | August 8, 1990 (aged 89) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1923–1959 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | United States Army Infantry School 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division 327th Glider Infantry Regiment 401st Glider Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Joseph H. "Bud" Harper (May 1, 1901 – August 8, 1990) was a United States Army officer. Harper was the officer who delivered General Anthony McAuliffe's one-word response, "Nuts", to the German request for the surrender of Bastogne.
Colonel Harper had been appointed to command the 401st Glider Infantry Regiment. When the 401st was split to expand the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment and 327th Glider Infantry Regiment from two battalions to three, Harper took command of the 327th.