Harold Robert Aaron

Harold Robert Aaron (June 21, 1921 – April 30, 1980) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.

Harold Robert Aaron
Born(1921-06-21)June 21, 1921
Indiana, US
DiedApril 30, 1980(1980-04-30) (aged 58)
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankLieutenant general
Battles/warsWorld War II
Cold War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart
Other workSenior Staff Scientist, TRW

Biography

Originally from Kokomo, Indiana, Harold Robert Aaron graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II.

As a colonel, Aaron served as Commander, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Vietnam from June 4, 1968, to May 8, 1969. From November 5, 1973, to August 28, 1977, he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army as a major general. He later was promoted to lieutenant general.

Lt. General Aaron had seven children.

He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.[1]

Honors and awards

General Aaron is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.

References
  1. Burial Detail: Aaron, Harold R (Section 3, Grave 3902-LH) – ANC Explorer
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