Austin R. Brunelli
Austin Roger Brunelli (August 20, 1907 – September 23, 1989) was a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. As the commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, 24th Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. He later served as chief of staff of the 1st Marine Division in Korea and commanding general of Camp Lejeune.
Austin Roger Brunelli | |
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Brigadier general Brunelli, USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Bunny" |
| Born | August 20, 1907 Blossburg, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 1989 (aged 82) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1931–1962 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-4640 |
| Commands held | Camp Lejeune ADC of 2nd Marine Division 24th Marine Regiment CoS of 1st Marine Division 1st Battalion, 24th Marines 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Purple Heart (2) |
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