Earl S. Piper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Earl S. Piper

American Marine Corps Major General

Date of Birth: 14-Feb-1905

Place of Birth: New London, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 07-Jul-1979

Profession: military personnel, military leader

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Earl Sanford Piper (February 14, 1905 – July 7, 1979) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general.
A veteran of Nicaraguan Campaign, Piper distinguished himself under fire and received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
He later participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima and Chinese Civil War.