Randolph Zane

Randolph Talcott Zane
Born(1887-08-12)August 12, 1887
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 24, 1918(1918-10-24) (aged 31)
Died of wounds from Belleau Wood
Place of burial
Somme American Military Cemetery, France.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1909–1918
RankMajor
Unit2nd Battalion, 6th Marines
ConflictsWorld War I
AwardsNavy Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart

Randolph Talcott Zane (August 12, 1887 – October 24, 1918) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War I. He was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions while holding the town of Bouresches, France against an enemy force of superior numbers on the night of June 7–8, 1918. The United States Navy's USS Zane is named in his honor.

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