Harold D. Harris

Harold D. "Bucky" Harris (February 4, 1903 - September 20, 1984) was a United States Marine Corps officer with the rank of Brigadier General. Harris fought guerrillas in Nicaragua, and subsequently the Japanese in World War II, while commanding 5th Marine Regiment.

Service
His service included:
 * 2nd LT in Nicaragua, wounded 19 Feb 1929
 * Major with Col. del Valle at Headquarters, Plans and Policies Division, conducted study of Division structures
 * LT. Colonel, Hqtr D-2 at the Battle of Cape Gloucester after 24 February
 * Colonel Commanding 5th Marines at the Battle of Peleliu

The study of Division structures and made recommendations basic to later USMC including triangular model (3 regiments, 3 battalions, 3 companies, 3 platoons, etcetera) focus on logistics and artillery and tank transport (landing craft), and formation as an offensive organization. Commanding at Pelelieu, he is known for the phrase "be lavish with ordnance and stingy with men's lives" after aerial reconnaissance convinced him siege tactics would be required, using artillery and napalm or 'blowtorch and corkscrew' instead of frontal assault.

Decorations and Awards
Harris's military awards include: