Ralph K. Rottet
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Ralph Kaspar Rottet (February 25, 1911 – November 26, 1971) was a decorated officer and naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A veteran of World War II, where he distinguished as commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, he later rose to through the ranks and completed his career as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps in 1968.[1]
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Ralph Kaspar Rottet | |
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Nickname(s) | "Rolo" |
Born | (1911-02-25)February 25, 1911 Jasper, Indiana, US |
Died | November 26, 1971(1971-11-26) (aged 60) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, US |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1934-1968 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-4988 |
Commands held | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS Cherry Point Marine Aircraft Group 31 Marine Fighting Squadron 311 |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (3) |
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