Alan Shapley
(1903-1973)
United States Marine Corps general
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Lieutenant General Alan Shapley (né Alan Herreshoff; February 9, 1903 – May 13, 1973) was a United States Marine Corps officer who survived the sinking of the USS Arizona during the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor, and went on to serve with distinction in the Pacific Theater and later in the Korean War. He was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry on December 7, 1941, and later the Navy Cross for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Guam. His last command was as the commanding general of the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
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9 February 1903 New York City, New York
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| Died |
13 May 1973 (aged 70) Bethesda, Maryland
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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