John Harris (USMC officer)
John Harris | |
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6th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1856–1864) | |
| Born | May 20, 1793 East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1864 (aged 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1814–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles / wars | |
John Harris (May 20, 1793 – May 12, 1864) was the sixth Commandant of the Marine Corps. He served in the Marine Corps for over 50 years, attaining the rank of colonel.