Ralph Kaspar Rottet | |
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![]() Rottet as Lieutenant general, USMC | |
Nickname(s) | "Rolo" |
Born | Jasper, Indiana, US | February 25, 1911
Died | November 26, 1971 Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, US | (aged 60)
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Years of service | 1934-1968 |
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Service number | 0-4988 |
Commands | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS Cherry Point Marine Aircraft Group 31 Marine Fighting Squadron 311 |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (3) |
Ralph Kaspar Rottet (February 25, 1911 – November 26, 1971) was a decorated officer and naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A veteran of World War II, where he was distinguished as commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, he later rose to through the ranks and completed his career as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs at Headquarters Marine Corps in 1968.[1]