George Windle Read Jr.
US Army general (1900–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Windle Read Jr. (July 29, 1900 – December 15, 1974) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was prominent as a top-tier polo player, a successful commander of World War II armor units, and the U.S. Army's Chief of Armor.
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George Windle Read Jr. | |
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Born | July 29, 1900 (1900-07-29) Fort Grant, Arizona, US |
Died | December 15, 1974 (1974-12-16) (aged 74) Fort Ord, California, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1960 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-12603 |
Commands held | 68th Tank Regiment Combat Command B, 6th Armored Division 6th Armored Division 1st Brigade, United States Constabulary 2nd Armored Division Allied Land Forces South East Europe U.S. Army Armor Center and School Second United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star French Legion of Honor French Croix de Guerre with Palm Belgian Croix de Guerre Greek Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Phoenix |
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