Franklin C. Sibert
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Major General Franklin Cummings Sibert (January 3, 1891 – June 24, 1980) was a United States Army officer. During World War II, Sibert was originally the commander of the 6th Infantry Division but was promoted to command the X Corps of General Walter Krueger's US Sixth Army. His corps took part in the landing operations of the Battle of Leyte in the Philippines.
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Franklin Cummings Sibert | |
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Born | (1891-01-03)January 3, 1891 Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States |
Died | June 24, 1980(1980-06-24) (aged 89) Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1912–1946 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-3394 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | X Corps 6th Infantry Division 32nd Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) |
Relations | William L. Sibert (father) Edwin L. Sibert (brother) |
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