Victor Bleasdale
| Victor France Bleasdale | |
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| Born |
December 2, 1895 Norsewood, New Zealand |
| Died | February 10, 1984 (aged 88) London, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1915–1946 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Service number | 0–85 |
| Commands held | 29th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Navy Cross (2) Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Victor France Bleasdale (December 2, 1895 – February 10, 1984) was a Brigadier General in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge in World War I. Later he received a second Navy Cross for his service at the Battle of San Fernando during the Second Nicaraguan Campaign.
Bleasdale was born in Norsewood, New Zealand, but moved to the United States at an early age. He moved with his family to Janesville, Wisconsin, where he attended the local high school. At the age of 19, Victor enlisted in the Marine Corps at Milwaukee on May 15, 1915 and was posted to Norfolk, Virginia. There he underwent basic training and subsequently was sent with a Marine Expeditionary Force to Haiti. He participated in actions against hostile Cacos bandits at Le Trou and Fort Capois, Haiti.
Bleasdale returned to the United States in December 1916 and served briefly at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and then at the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. During his enlisted service, Bleasdale rose to the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
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