Jonas M. Platt
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Jonas Mansfield Platt (September 21, 1919 ā July 28, 2000) was highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of three wars, Platt is most noted for his service during Vietnam War as assistant division commander, 3rd Marine Division and commander of Task Force Delta. He was also a member of so-called "Chowder Society", special Marine Corps Board, which was tasked to conduct research and prepare material relative to postwar legislation concerning the role of the Marine Corps in national defense.[1][2][3]
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Jonas Mansfield Platt | |
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Nickname(s) | "Joe" |
Born | (1919-09-21)September 21, 1919 New York City, US |
Died | July 28, 2000(2000-07-28) (aged 80) Sterling, Virginia, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1940ā1970 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-6644 |
Commands held | Chief of Staff of III MAF ADC, 3rd Marine Division The Basic School 6th Marine Regiment Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. 1st Battalion, 5th Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Commendation Medal |
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