Lee S. Gerow
United States Army general (1891–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lee Saunders Gerow (March 29, 1891 – May 19, 1982) was a decorated brigadier general in the United States Army with service in World War I and World War II. He was the younger brother of Leonard T. Gerow.
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Lee Saunders Gerow | |
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Born | (1891-03-29)March 29, 1891 Petersburg, Virginia, US |
Died | May 19, 1982(1982-05-19) (aged 91) Washington, D.C., US |
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Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916–1948 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 3rd Battalion, 379th Infantry Regiment 338th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
Relations | Leonard T. Gerow (brother) |
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