William W. Ashurst

William Wallace Ashurst
Colonel Ashurst while in Japanese captivity
Born(1893-10-30)October 30, 1893
Green Ridge, Missouri, US
DiedFebruary 18, 1952(1952-02-18) (aged 58)
Beaufort, South Carolina, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1917–1946
RankBrigadier general
Service number0-28
CommandsChina Marines
ConflictsWorld War I World War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart

William Wallace Ashurst (October 30, 1893 – February 18, 1952) was a brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps, who was the last commander of the North China Marine Detachment. He was captured by Japanese forces on December 8, 1941, and was held in captivity for the rest of the war.

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