Olinto M. Barsanti
United States Army general (1917–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Olinto Mark Barsanti (November 11, 1917 – May 2, 1973) was commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, commanding during the Tet Offensive and during subsequent operations around Bien Hoa and Huế. He commanded the 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during World War II (in Normandy, Brittany, and Belgium). He served in the Korean War from the beginning of the conflict in July 1950 until August 1951. During his tour in Korea his assignments included staff officer with X Corps and commander of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He is one of the most highly decorated American soldiers in history, receiving approximately 60 decorations, including the DSC, DSM, 5 Silver Stars, 2 Legions of Merit, 8 Bronze Stars, 7 Air Medals, 7 Purple Hearts, and the French Croix de guerre (WWII) with bronze palm.
Olinto M. Barsanti | |
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Born | (1917-11-11)November 11, 1917 Nevada, US |
Died | May 2, 1973(1973-05-02) (aged 55) |
Place of burial | |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1938–1971 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 101st Airborne Division 9th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Cold War Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (5) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (8) with "V" Air Medal (7) with "V" Purple Heart (7) Croix de Guerre with palms |
Barsanti died of cancer in 1973. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]