Ross Erastus Rowell (22 September 1884 – 6 September 1947) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps aviator who achieved the rank of lieutenant general by the end of his 40 years of service. He served as the Marine Corps' Director of Aviation from May 30, 1935, until March 10, 1939, and was one of the three senior officers of Marine Corps Aviation during World War II.
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22 September 1884 Ruthven, Iowa
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Died |
6 September 1947 (aged 62) San Diego
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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