Ross E. Rowell Military person

Ross Erastus Rowell (22 September 1884 - 6 September 1947) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps aviator who achieved the rank of lieutenant general by the end of his 40 years of service. He served as Director of Marine Corps Aviation from May 30, 1935 until March 10, 1939 and was one of the three senior officers of Marine Corps aviation during World War II.

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Alias (AKA)	Lieutenant General Ross E. Rowell USMC
Birth date	September 22, 1884
Date of death	September 06, 1947
Place of death	California , San Diego
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	History of Cuba World War II United States occupation of Nicaragua Banana Wars Battle of Ocotal
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Marine Corps Aviation 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing VO-1M
service start	1906
service end	1946