Robert Taplett Military person

Robert Donald Taplett (December 10, 1918 – December 17, 2004) was a highly decorated United States Marine who was most notable for commanding 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War for which he was awarded the Navy Cross — the second highest medal for valor in the United States Armed Forces.Taplett served with distinction in the Marine Corps for 20 years. He served aboard ship in the Pacific Theater during World War II. During the Korean War, he served as commander of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he authored a book that chronicled his experiences during the Korean War.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 10, 1918
Birth place	Tyndall South Dakota
Date of death	December 17, 2004
Place of death	Falls Church Virginia
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Silver Star Navy Cross
military operations	Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir Battle of the Coral Sea World War II Pacific Ocean theater of World War II Battle of Inchon Pearl Harbor Aleutian Islands Campaign Battle of Pusan Perimeter
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	MCRD Parris Island 3rd Battalion 5th Marines
service start	1940
service end	1960