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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[]

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