Harold Robert Aaron
| Harold Robert Aaron | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
June 21, 1921 Indiana |
| Died |
April 30, 1980 (aged 58) Fort Belvoir, Virginia |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| 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 |
Harold Robert Aaron (June 21, 1921 – April 30, 1980) was a general in the U.S. Army.
Biography
Originally from Indiana, Aaron graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II.
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
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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