Austin R. Brunelli, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 20-Aug-1907
Place of Birth: Colfax County, New Mexico, United States
Date of Death: 23-Sep-1989
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Austin R. Brunelli
- Austin Roger Brunelli (August 20, 1907 – September 23, 1989) was a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korea War.
- As the commanding officer of the 1st Battalion, 24th Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
- He later served as chief of staff of the 1st Marine Division in Korea and commanding general of Camp Lejeune.
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