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Pickett, Harry Kleinbeck "Pick"

Date of birth:
January 9th, 1888 (Ridgeway/South Carolina, United States)
Date of death:
March 19th, 1965
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
Marine Garrison Forces, 14th Naval District, U.S. Navy
For service in the period from 28 August 1940 until 19 May 1943.
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
Troop Training Unit, Training Command, Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy
For service in the period from August 1943 until January 1945.

This award was obtained in the form of an Gold Star to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Legion of Merit - US Military

Sources

  • - Clark, G.B., United States Marine Corps Generals of World War II – A Biographical Dictionary, McFarland & Company, Jefferson, North Carolina, USA, 2008

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