Joseph H. Alexander (January 24, 1938 – September 28, 2014) was a Colonel of the United States Marine Corps and historian.
Joseph Hammond Alexander | |
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Born | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | January 24, 1938
Died | September 28, 2014 Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. | (aged 76)
Subject | Military history |
Notable works | Utmost Savagery: The Amphibious Seizure of Tarawa |
Joseph Hammond Alexander obtained master's degrees in history and national defense from North Carolina, Georgetown and Jacksonville Universities.[1] He was also a graduate from the Naval War College.[2]
Joseph 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 ships at sea for five years.[1] By the time he reached the rank of colonel, he was chief of staff to the 3rd Marine Division.[2]
When Joseph Alexander retired, he began a new career as a 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 volunteers as a home builder.[5] He died aged 76 in Asheville, North Carolina on September 28, 2014.[6]