James Earl Rudder
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James Earl Rudder (May 6, 1910 – March 23, 1970) was a United States Army major general. As a lieutenant colonel, he commanded the historic Pointe du Hoc battle during the Invasion of Normandy. He also commanded the US troops at the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest, and led a series of delaying actions and ambushes during the Battle of the Bulge. General Rudder also at various times served as Texas Land Commissioner, the 16th president of Texas A&M University, third president of the Texas A&M University System, mayor of Brady, Texas, and a high school and college teacher and coach.
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James Earl Rudder | |
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Born | (1910-05-06)May 6, 1910 Eden, Texas, U.S. |
Died | March 23, 1970(1970-03-23) (aged 59) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1967 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | World War II
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Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
16th President of Texas A&M University | |
In office July 1, 1959 – March 23, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Marion Thomas Harrington |
Succeeded by | Alvin Roubal Luedecke (Acting) |
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