Orin D. Haugen
| Orin D. Haugen | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Hard Rock Haugen |
| Born |
August 18, 1907 Wyndmere, North Dakota |
| Died |
February 11, 1945 (aged 37) Manila, Philippines |
| Place of burial | Golden Gate National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1930–1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Commanding Officer the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Battle of Luzon Battle of Manila (1945) |
| Awards | |
Orin D. Haugen (Aug. 18, 1907 – February 11, 1945) was a Colonel in the United States Army and Commanding Officer of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Orin D. Haugen was killed during World War II during the Battle of Manila.[1]
References
Other sources
- Flanagan, E.M. The Angels – A History of the 11th Airborne Division 1943–1946 (The Battery Press, Nashville: 1988)