William H. Harrison (USMC)

William Hartwell Harrison
Harrison as colonel, USMC
Born	(1896-10-07)October 7, 1896 Middle River, Maryland, US
Died	August 19, 1955(1955-08-19) (aged 58)
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1917–1948
Rank	Brigadier general
Service number	0-402
Commands held	11th Marine Regiment 12th Defense Battalion 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines
Battles/wars	World War I Banana Wars Dominican Campaign Haitian Campaign World War II Woodlark Island occupation Battle of Cape Gloucester Battle of Peleliu
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal

William Hartwell Harrison (October 7, 1896 – August 19, 1955) was a decorated officer of United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted as commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment during Battle of Peleliu in September 1944. Harrison later commanded the Automotive Section within Service Command, Fleet Marine Force Pacific.^[1]