Dave Severance
US Marine Corps officer (1919–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dave Elliott Severance (February 4, 1919 – August 2, 2021) was a United States Marine Corps colonel. During World War II, he served as the commanding officer of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines and led his company in the battle of Iwo Jima. During the battle, Severance ordered his 3rd Platoon to scale Mount Suribachi and raise the flag at the summit.
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Dave Severance | |
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Born | (1919-02-04)February 4, 1919 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 2021(2021-08-02) (aged 102) La Jolla, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1938–1968[1] |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II
Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (4) |
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