Harold Robert Aaron

Harold Robert Aaron (June 21, 1921 – April 30, 1980) was a general in the U.S. Army.

Biography
Originally from Indiana, Aaron graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1943 and served in Europe during World War II.

As a colonel, Aaron served as Commander, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. From November 5, 1973 to August 28, 1977, he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army as a Major General. He later was promoted to Lieutenant General.

Honors and awards
General Aaron is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.


 * Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal
 * Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Legion of Merit
 * Bronze Star ribbon.svg Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster
 * Purple Heart BAR.svg Purple Heart