Otto Lessing was a Major General in the United States Marine Corps.
Biography[]
Lessing was born on May 18, 1904 in Munich, Germany.[1] Later, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His home of record was Urbana, Illinois.
Career[]
Lessing joined the Marine Corps in 1924. During World War II, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor device for his actions as a battalion commander during the Battle of Saipan. He retired in 1964.
References[]
- ↑ "Otto Lessing". Military Times.com. http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=44880. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
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