Aaron Bradshaw Jr.
United States Army general (1894–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aaron Bradshaw Jr. CBE (July 1, 1894 – November 8, 1976) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of major general. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he is most noted as Anti-Aircraft Artillery officer during the World War II.[1]
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Aaron Bradshaw Jr. | |
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Born | (1894-07-01)July 1, 1894 Washington, D.C., US |
Died | November 8, 1976(1976-11-08) (aged 82) Washington, D.C., US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1953 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-5290 |
Unit | Coast Artillery Corps |
Commands held | 35th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade 34th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal (2) Order of the Crown of Italy |
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Following the War, Bradshaw remained in the Army and served within the logistics assignments including Assistant Chief of Staff for logistics (G-4), U.S. European Command.[2]