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Otto Lessing (general)

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Otto Lessing was a major general in the United States Marine Corps.

Biography

Lessing was born on May 18, 1904, in Munich, Germany.[1] Later, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His home of record was Urbana, Illinois.

Career

Lessing joined the Marine Corps in 1924. During World War II, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor device for his actions as a battalion commander during the Battle of Saipan. He retired in 1964.

References

  1. ^ "Otto Lessing". Military Times.com. Retrieved 2012-02-27.


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