Harold Robert Aaron
Harold Robert Aaron (June 21, 1921 – April 30, 1980) was a general in the U.S. Army.
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Born | Indiana | June 21, 1921
Died | April 30, 1980 58) Fort Belvoir, Virginia | (aged
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Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
Other work | Senior Staff Scientist, TRW |
Biography
Originally from Kokomo, Indiana, Harold Robert Aaron graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II.
Lt. General Aaron had seven children.
As a colonel, Aaron served as Commander, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Vietnam from June 4, 1968, to May 8, 1969. From November 5, 1973, to August 28, 1977, he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army as a Major General. He later was promoted to Lieutenant General.
Honors and awards
General Aaron is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster Purple Heart
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References
- "Harold Robert Aaron". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 16, 2007.
- "Arlington National Cemetery: Harold Robert Aaron, Lieutenant General, United States Army". Arlington National Cemetery website. December 12, 2006. Retrieved November 16, 2007.
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