Claudius Miller Easley
Brigadier General Claudius Miller Easley (July 11, 1891 – June 19, 1945) was a decorated United States Army officer who was killed in action by the Japanese during the Battle of Okinawa.
Claudius Miller Easley | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Speck" |
| Born | July 11, 1891 Thorp Spring, Texas, United States |
| Died | June 19, 1945 (aged 53) Okinawa, Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1945 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 325th Infantry Regiment 325th Glider Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War II
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| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
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