Orin D. Haugen
US Army officer (1907–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Orin Doughty Haugen (August 18, 1907 – February 22, 1945) was a colonel in the United States Army and commanding officer of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II.
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Orin D. Haugen | |
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Nickname(s) | "Hard Rock" Haugen |
Born | (1907-08-18)August 18, 1907 Wyndmere, North Dakota |
Died | (1945-02-22)February 22, 1945 (aged 37) Hollandia, Dutch East Indies |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1930–1945 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Air Medal Legion of Merit |
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