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Carter B. Magruder
United States Army general (1900–1988) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carter Bowie Magruder (April 3, 1900 – March 14, 1988) was a United States Army general who served concurrently as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army (CINCUNC/COMUSFK/CG EUSA) from 1959 to 1961.[1][2]
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Born | (1900-04-03)April 3, 1900 London, UK |
Died | March 14, 1988(1988-03-14) (aged 87) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Years of service | 1918–1961 |
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Commands held | United Nations Command U.S. Forces Korea Eighth U.S. Army IX Corps 24th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
Other work | Logistics consultant |
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