George Douglas Wahl
American World War II Brigadier General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Douglas Wahl (October 15, 1895 – March 24, 1981) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Brigadier General. A veteran of both world wars, he distinguished himself as Artillery Commander and later as Assistant Division Commander, 79th Infantry Division (Cross of Lorraine) during Normandy and Rhineland Campaigns.[1][2]
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George Douglas Wahl | |
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Born | (1895-10-15)October 15, 1895 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Died | July 12, 1969(1969-07-12) (aged 73) Carmel, California, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1949 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | 191st Field Artillery Regiment Fort Indiantown Gap Fort Knox |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (2) |
Relations | MG Lutz Wahl (father) |
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Following the War, he remained in the Army and served as Commanding general, Fort Indiantown Gap Separation and Discharge Center or Commander of Fort Knox.[1]