Harold W. Bauer Military person

Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Bauer, commonly referred to as "Joe" Bauer, (November 20, 1908 – November 14, 1942) was a United States Marine Corps air group commander and fighter pilot ace credited with destroying 11 Japanese aircraft during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as a fighter squadron commander during the crucial struggle for the control of the Solomons at the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 11, 1908
Birth place	Kansas , Phillips County Kansas
Date of death	November 14, 1942
Place of death	Killed in action

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Guadalcanal Campaign World War II
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Marine Fighter Squadron 212
service start	1930
service end	1942