Orin D. Haugen

Orin D. Haugen
Haugen as 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment commander c. 1944
NicknameHard Rock
Born(1907-08-18)August 18, 1907
Wyndmere, North Dakota
DiedFebruary 22, 1945(1945-02-22) (aged 37)
Hollandia, Dutch East Indies
Place of burial
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Service years1930–1945
RankColonel
Unit511th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Conflicts
AwardsSilver Star
Air Medal
Legion of Merit

Orin Doughty Haugen (August 18, 1907 – February 22, 1945) was a Colonel in the United States Army and commanding officer of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II.

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