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Hiram Iddings Bearss, U.S. Marine Corps - Biography of a World War I Hero (Paperback)
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Hiram Iddings Bearss, U.S. Marine Corps - Biography of a World War I Hero (Paperback)
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Hiram Iddings Bearss was a legendary U.S. Marine whose 20-year
career showed outstanding service to the United States in a variety
of historically significant locations and periods. His comrades
included Smedley Butler, Frederick Fritz Wise, and David Porter,
and he was admired by many others, including General Pershing. He
was awarded every American medal of consequence (including the
Medal of Honor for actions at the Sohoton Cliffs in 1901 and a
Distinguished Service Cross for his command of the 102nd Infantry
at Marcheville in 1918), as well as a host of important foreign
decorations. This biography recounts his life and career, providing
intimate details of crucial historical events. It also explores the
psychology of a man whose uncompromising and sometimes destructive
personality helped his many enemies block his advancement. Highly
respected by others, he was known for believing a commander should
never send his men where he himself would not go; he was a brave
man dedicated to his beloved Corps with few reservations. An
opening chapter covers Bearss' ancestry, birth in 1875, and youth
in Indiana. The main text covers his actions in various Marine
campaigns, from early service in the Philippines and the Caribbean
to World War I action in France, where he served as part of the 4th
Marine Brigade and commanded the 102nd Infantry and the 51st
Brigade. The concluding chapters cover his retirement and 1938
death in an automobile collision. Appendices include lists of those
who served under him, his awards, and relevant military reports.
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