Earl S. Piper
Earl Sanford Piper (February 14, 1905 – July 7, 1979) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of the Nicaraguan Campaign, Piper distinguished himself under fire and received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. He later participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Chinese Civil War.
Earl Sanford Piper | |
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BG Earl S. Piper, pictured as a Colonel | |
| Born | February 14, 1905 New London, Missouri |
| Died | July 7, 1979 (aged 74) Winter Park, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1927–1957 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-4260 |
| Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
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