William Hardin Harrison
United States Army general (1933–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Hardin Harrison (July 2, 1933 – February 18, 2024) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was a former commander of the I Corps at Fort Lewis, a post which he served from 1987 to 1989. He was also a former commander of the Sixth United States Army at the Presidio of San Francisco, and 7th Infantry Division and Fort Ord.[1][2] After his retirement from the Army, he became the first mayor of Lakewood, Washington.[3] Harrison died in his home in University Place, Washington on February 18, 2024.[4]
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William Hardin Harrison | |
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Nickname(s) | Bill |
Born | (1933-07-02)July 2, 1933 Pembroke, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | February 18, 2024(2024-02-18) (aged 90) University Place, Washington, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1954–1957 1959–1991 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Sixth United States Army I Corps 7th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star Medal |
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