Harry Schmidt (USMC)
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Harry Schmidt (September 25, 1886 – February 10, 1968) was a United States Marine Corps general. During World War II, he served as the commanding general of the Fourth Marine Division during the battles of Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands and Saipan in the Mariana Islands, and as commanding general of the Fifth Amphibious Corps during the battles of Tinian in the Marianas and Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands.
Harry Schmidt | |
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Nickname(s) | The Dutchman |
Born | (1886-09-25)September 25, 1886 Holdrege, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | February 10, 1968(1968-02-10) (aged 81) |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1909–1948 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 4th Marine Division V Amphibious Corps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (Army) Bronze Star Medal |
Schmidt retired from the Marine Corps at age 61 in 1948 with 39 years of service. A contemporary described Schmidt as "a Buddha, a typical old-time Marine: he had been in China; he was regulation Old Establishment; a regular Marine."[citation needed]