Harold Robert Aaron
Harold Robert Aaron (June 21, 1921 – April 30, 1980) was a general in the U.S. Army.
Harold Robert Aaron | |
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| Born | June 21, 1921 Indiana |
| Died | April 30, 1980 (aged 58) Fort Belvoir, Virginia |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  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 |
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.
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.
Lt. General Aaron had seven children.
He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[1]
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
- Burial Detail: Aaron, Harold R (Section 3, Grave 3902-LH) – ANC Explorer
External links
- Harold Robert Aaron at Find a Grave
- Harold Robert Aaron at ArlingtonCemetery•net, an unofficial website
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