Harold D. Harris

Harold Douglas Harris
Harold Douglas Harris
Nickname(s)	"Bucky"
Born	February 4, 1903; Laramie, Wyoming
Died	September 20, 1984 (aged 81); Lakeland, Florida
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1925–1950
Rank	Brigadier general
Service number	0-3969
Commands held	5th Marine Regiment
Battles/wars	Nicaraguan Campaign; World War II Guadalcanal Campaign; Solomon Islands Campaign; New Britain campaign; Battle of Cape Gloucester; Battle of Peleliu;
Awards	Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart

Harold Douglas Harris (February 4, 1903 – September 20, 1984) was a United States Marine Corps officer with the rank of brigadier general. Harris fought guerrillas in Nicaragua, and subsequently the Japanese in World War II, while commanding 5th Marine Regiment.

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