Samuel W. Koster
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Samuel William Koster (December 29, 1919 – January 23, 2006) was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of major general, and was most notable for his service as commander of the Americal Division and Superintendent of the United States Military Academy. A veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, Koster was slated for promotion to lieutenant general before receiving a reduction in rank to brigadier general and retiring as a result of his efforts to minimize the details of the My Lai Massacre.
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Samuel William Koster | |
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Born | (1919-12-29)December 29, 1919 West Liberty, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | January 23, 2006(2006-01-23) (aged 86) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1973 |
Rank | Major general (highest rank held) Brigadier general (rank at retirement) |
Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch |
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Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (later rescinded) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) Air Medal (5) Purple Heart |
Spouse(s) |
Cherie Kadgihn (m. 1943) |
Children | 5 |
Other work | Executive vice president, Koppers and Hanson Industries |
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