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# Earl Hancock Ellis

(1880–1923)   Military Officer

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Earl Hancock Ellis was a military officer.

## Quick Facts About Earl Hancock Ellis

Born December 19, 1880

Died May 12, 1923

Profession Military Officer

## About Earl Hancock Ellis

United States Marine Corps officer... \| Lieutenant Colonel Earl Hancock "Pete" Ellis was a United States Marine Corps Intelligence Officer, and author of Operations Plan 712: Advanced Base Operations in Micronesia, which became the basis for the American campaign of amphibious assault that defeated the Japanese in World War II.

##  Quotes by Earl Hancock Ellis

> [Yes, Marines are down in jungle land and they did kill a man in a war, and a great many people did…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/earl-hancock-ellis/yes-marines-are-down-in-jungle-land-and-they-did-kill-a-man-in-a-war/)

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