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Elkins native takes command of West Point Garrison

Col. Harry C. Marson

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Col. Harry C. Marson, originally from Elkins, took command of the West Point Garrison, July 12. The ceremony, held in Eisenhower Hall, was attended by hundreds and presided over by Vincent E. Grewatz, Sr. Executive Service, Director of Installation Management Command-Training.

“This is not only our oldest garrison,” said Grewatz. “It is a special place for our Army.” Grewatz congratulated Marson on his new command and thanked the outgoing commander.

“It’s truly an honor to command here,” said Marson. “The history and tradition are rich, and supporting the preeminent leadership institution in the world is a critical mission. I look forward to serving here, it’s a great place with great people.”

Marson is a Valley Forge Military Academy High School graduate where he attended for four years. He graduated in August 1995 with a Liberal Arts Degree in interdepartmental studies from West Virginia University and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps. Later Marson attended the Infantry Officer Advance Course, the Combined Arms Service and Staff School, and the Special Forces Qualification Course.

Upon completion of Special Forces training in February 2002, Marson was assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Carson, Colorado. Marson then attended the Marine Corps War College in Quantico, Virginia, and graduated with a master’s degree in military art and strategic studies in June 2018.

Marson’s notable awards include the Bronze Star Medal with one “Valor” device and Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Iraqi Campaign Medal with one Silver and one Bronze Campaign Stars, Combat Infantryman and Expert Field Medical Badges, Airborne Badge, Air Assault Badge, Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab.

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