William Frederick Harris, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Frederick Harris

United States Marine Corps officer

Date of Birth: 06-Mar-1918

Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1950

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About William Frederick Harris

  • William Frederick Harris (6 March 1918 – 7 December 1950) was a United States Marine Corps (USMC) lieutenant colonel during the Korean War.
  • The son of USMC General Field Harris, he was a prisoner of war during World War II and a recipient of the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism during the breakout in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
  • He was last seen by American forces on 7 December 1950, was listed missing in action and is presumed to have been killed in action.
  • Harris was featured in the book and film Unbroken.

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