Elmer E. Hall
Elmer Edwards Hall (April 20, 1890 – September 22, 1958) was a brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps who commanded 8th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Tarawa.
Elmer Edwards Hall | |
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Hall as Brigadier General, USMC | |
Born | Rocky Bar, Idaho | April 20, 1890
Died | September 22, 1958 68) San Diego, California | (aged
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1946 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-375 |
Commands held | 8th Marine Regiment 18th Marine Regiment 2nd Engineer Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War I Yangtze Patrol Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Navy Commendation Medal |
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