Aaron, Harold Robert, 1921-1980
Harold Robert Aaron (June 21, 1921 – April 30, 1980) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.
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.
Aaron was decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters during his service. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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| referencedIn | Records of the Army Staff, 1903 - 2009. Official Military Personnel Files, 1912 - 1998 | National Archives at St. Louis |
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| referencedIn | Official Military Personnel Files for Persons of Exceptional Prominence (PEP) list via the National Archives website, viewed November 2, 2021 | National Archives at St. Louis |
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Person
Birth 1921-06-21
Death 1980-04-30
Male
Americans
English
