Graves B. Erskine
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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.
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Graves Blanchard Erskine | |
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Born | (1897-06-28)June 28, 1897 Columbia, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | May 21, 1973(1973-05-21) (aged 75) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1912–1916 (National Guard) 1917 – 1953 (USMC) |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 3rd Marine Division 1st Marine Division Camp Pendleton Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic |
Battles/wars | |
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) |
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