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Marcelite J. Harris

1943 – 2018

United States general

Military officer
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About Marcelite J. Harris

Lived 1943 – 2018 (aged 75). Marcelite J. Harris was an American military officer.

Later career Harris was a Treasurer of the Atlanta Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and served as a Director on the Board of Peachtree Hope Charter School. On September 15, 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as a member of the Board of Visitors for the United States Air Force Academy. The Board inquires into the morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods and other matters relating to the academy which the Board decides to consider.

Personal Harris was married to Lt. Col. Maurice Harris. They had two children named Steven and Tenecia. She was buried with full military honors on February 7, 2019, alongside her husband in Arlington National Cemetery.

Awards and decorations

Legion of Merit with bronze oak leaf cluster 2010 - "Trailblazer Award," Black Girls Rock Foundation

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Important facts

Born
16 January 1943, Houston
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 September 2018
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
United States
Education
Spelman College
Awards
Bronze Star Medal; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Honorary degree from Spelman College; Commendation Medal; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (United States); National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnam Service Medal
Also known as
Marcelite Jordon Harris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcelite J. Harris?

United States general (1943-2018)

When was Marcelite J. Harris born?

Marcelite J. Harris was born on 16 January 1943 in Houston.

When did Marcelite J. Harris die?

Marcelite J. Harris died on 7 September 2018.

What was Marcelite J. Harris's occupation?

Marcelite J. Harris was a military officer.

What nationality was Marcelite J. Harris?

Marcelite J. Harris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcelite J. Harris

· Wikidata: Q6756331

· DBpedia: Marcelite J. Harris

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