Harold Robert Aaron
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| Harold Robert Aaron | |
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| June 21, 1921 – April 30, 1980 (aged 58) | |
 Harold Robert Aaron, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Indiana |
| Place of death | Fort Belvoir, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
| Other work | Senior Staff Scientist, TRW |
Harold Robert Aaron (June 21, 1921–April 30, 1980) was a general in the U.S. Army.
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[edit] Biography
Originally from Indiana, Aaron graduated from U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II.
He served as commander of U.S. Special Forces in the Pacific from 1967 to 1969. From November 5, 1973 to August 28, 1977, Aaron, then a Major General, served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army. He later was promoted to Lieutenant General.
[edit] Honors and awards
General Aaron is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Harold Robert Aaron at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-16
- Harold Robert Aaron. Arlington National Cemetery Biography (December 12, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
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