Onslow S. Rolfe

1895–1985 (age 90)

Military Officer

Biography

Onslow S. Rolfe exhibited the classic virtues of military service—courage, discipline, and an unwavering sense of honor. His peers valued his insight and calm command in difficult times, qualities that sustained units and inspired confidence.

He remained dedicated to the ideals of duty and responsibility, leaving behind a legacy that echoes in the lives of those who followed him and in the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.

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