Olinto M. Barsanti, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Date of Birth: 11-Nov-1917
Place of Birth: Nevada, United States
Date of Death: 02-May-1973
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Olinto M. Barsanti
- Olinto Mark Barsanti (November 11, 1917 – May 2, 1973) was commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, commanding during the Tet Offensive and during subsequent operations around Bien Hoa and Hu?.
- He commanded the 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during World War II (in Normandy, Brittany, and Belgium).
- He served in the Korean War from the beginning of the conflict in July, 1950 until August, 1951.
- During his tour in Korea his assignments included staff officer with X Corps and commander of the 9th Infantry Regiment , 2nd Infantry Division.
- He is one of the most highly decorated American soldiers in history, receiving approximately 60 decorations, including the DSC, DSM, 5 Silver Stars, 2 Legions of Merit, 8 Bronze Stars, 8 Air Medals, 7 Purple Hearts, and the Croix de guerre with Palms. Barsanti died of cancer in 1973.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.In his memory, the University of North Texas established the Barsanti Military History Center.
- The current director of the Barsanti program is Geoffrey Wawro. Fort Campbell held a dedication ceremony for the Olinto M.
- Barsanti Elementary School, a Department of the Defense Education Activity school.
- The new school is located in the southern portion of the Fort Campbell Army Post.
- The 93,000 square-foot, $18 million building was built to accommodate the growing availability of on-post-housing, and serves the Gardner Hills and The Woodlands housing areas.
- It opened its doors to approximately 550 Pre-K through 5th grade students on January 3, 2011.
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