Joseph H. Alexander | |
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| Born | Joseph Hammond Alexander January 24, 1938 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 2014 (aged 76) Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Subject | Military history |
| Notable works | Utmost Savagery: The Amphibious Seizure of Tarawa |
Joseph Hammond Alexander (January 24, 1938 – September 28, 2014) was a Colonel of the United States Marine Corps and historian.
Alexander obtained master's degrees in history and national defense from North Carolina, Georgetown and Jacksonville Universities.[1]
He also graduated with distinction from the Naval War College.[2]
Alexander served in the Marine Corps for 29 years.
He had been in command of a company during his time in Vietnam and then a battalion in Okinawa.
He later served in amphibious task forces on ships at sea for five years.[1]
By the time of his retirement he reached the rank of colonel and served as chief of staff of the 3rd Marine Division in the western Pacific.[2]
When Alexander retired, he began a whole new career as a military history writer. He worked with Lou Reda Productions as chief historian and scriptwriter for their documentaries, which were aired on the History Channel of the Arts and Entertainment Network.[3] He resided in Asheville, North Carolina.[4]
He was a member of the board of Habitat for Humanity and volunteered as a home builder.[5]
He died at the age of 76 in Asheville, North Carolina on September 28, 2014.[6]
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