Olinto M. Barsanti
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 50 years ago |
Date of birth | November 11,1917 |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Born | Nevada |
United States | |
Date of died | May 2,1973 |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Battles and wars | World War II |
Korean War | |
Cold War | |
Vietnam War | |
Commands held | 101st Airborne Division |
Job | Soldier |
Awards | Silver Star |
Bronze Star Medal | |
Air Medal | |
Servicebranch | United States Army |
Year of servic | 1938–1971 |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1179333 |
Olinto M. Barsanti Life story
Olinto Mark Barsanti was commander of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, commanding during the Tet Offensive and during subsequent operations around Bien Hoa and Huế. He commanded the 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during World War II.