Elmer H. Salzman
| Elmer Henry Salzman | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Salty" |
| Born |
June 12, 1902 Louis Corners, Wisconsin |
| Died | September 24, 1958 (aged 56) Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
|
| Service/ |
 United States Marine Corps
|
| Years of service | 1926-1949 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
|
| Service number | 0-4074 |
| Commands held |
CoS, Marine Air, West Coast CoS, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Nicaraguan Campaign
Haitian Campaign
World War II
Elmer Henry Salzman (June 12, 1902 - September 24, 1958) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General. He is most noted for his work as Chief of Staff, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing under Lieutenant general Francis P. Mulcahy and later as Chief of Staff, Marine Air, West Coast under same commander. Salzman won Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for in combat, while in Nicaragua with 2nd Marine Brigade.
Elmer H. Salzman was born on June 12, 1902 in Louis Corners, Wisconsin and attended elementary school there. His family later moved to Kiel, Wisconsin and Elmer graduated from Kiel High School in 1920. He then received appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Anapolis, Maryland in 1922. During his years at the Academy, Salzman competed in Track and finally graduated on June 3, 1926. Many of his classmates were later promoted to the general officer ranks: Edward W. Snedeker, Thomas A. Wornham, Roy M. Gulick, Hartnoll J. Withers, James S. Russell, Laurence H. Frost, C. Wade McClusky, Robert B. Pirie, Charles L. Carpenter, Tom Hamilton or Henry C. Bruton.
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