Ralph K. Rottet

Ralph Kaspar Rottet
Rottet as Lieutenant general, USMC
Nickname(s)	"Rolo"
Born	(1911-02-25)February 25, 1911 Jasper, Indiana, US
Died	November 26, 1971(1971-11-26) (aged 60) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, US
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1934-1968
Rank	Lieutenant General
Service number	0-4988
Commands	2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS Cherry Point Marine Aircraft Group 31 Marine Fighting Squadron 311
Battles / wars	World War II Marshall Islands campaign Mariana Islands campaign Korean War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (3)

Ralph Kaspar Rottet (February 25, 1911 – November 26, 1971) was a decorated officer and naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A veteran of World War II, where he was distinguished as a commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, he later rose to through the ranks and completed his career as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps in 1968.^[1]