Harry Lee (United States Marine)
| Harry Lee | |
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| Born |
June 4, 1872 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 1935 (aged 62) Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/ |
 United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898–1933 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Commands held | 6th Marine Regiment, MB Parris Island, Marine Corps Base Quantico |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Honor |
Spanish–American War
World War I
Harry Lee (June 4, 1872 – May 13, 1935) was a decorated Major General in the United States Marine Corps and a governor of Santo Domingo.
Lee was born in Washington, D.C. on 4 June 1872 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps for the Spanish–American War on 2 August 1898. He served at the Havana Naval Station during the war, and following it, aboard various ships of the United States Navy and many Marine Corps stations.
Lee took command of the 6th Marine Regiment in 1917, following the United States's entry into World War I. He led the unit through the battles at Château-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, marching with the Army to the Rhine. After the war, he commanded the Marine brigade in Santo Domingo, sent in 1921 to pacify the Dominican Republic and establish constitutional government. For 3 years, he served as military governor of the country.
Later, Lee commanded Marine Barracks, Parris Island. On 1 March 1933, he assumed command of the Marine Corps Base Quantico.
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