Richard P. Ross Jr.
Richard Potts Ross Jr. | |
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Ross Jr. as colonel, USMC | |
| Born | March 18, 1906 |
| Died | October 6, 1990 (aged 84) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1927–1957 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-4276 |
| Commands | CoS, MCRD San Diego 7th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Regiment 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines 16th Defense Battalion |
| Conflicts | Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II Chinese Civil War Korean War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Richard Potts Ross Jr. (March 18, 1906 – October 6, 1990) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his service with the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Okinawa and later during the Occupation of North China.