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Bertram A. Bone
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Nickname(s) | "Bert" |
Born | (1893-09-19)September 19, 1893 San Diego, California |
Died | October 22, 1961(1961-10-22) (aged 68) San Diego, California |
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Years of service | 1917–1949 |
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Service number | 0-92 |
Commands held | 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 |
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