He served as a Colonel in the Marine Corps, initially commanding the 5th Marine Regiment and then the 102nd Infantry during WW1. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and the French Croix de Guerre. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1936.
The Fletcher-class destroyer, USS Hiram Iddings Bearss (MCSN 0-1102) was launched on July 25, 1943.
He served as a Colonel in the Marine Corps, initially commanding the 5th Marine Regiment and then the 102nd Infantry during WW1. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and the French Croix de Guerre. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1936.
The Fletcher-class destroyer, USS Hiram Iddings Bearss (MCSN 0-1102) was launched on July 25, 1943.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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