Harry Kinnard
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Harry William Osborne Kinnard II (May 7, 1915 – January 5, 2009) was a senior United States Army officer who, during the Vietnam War, pioneered the airmobile concept of sending troops into battle using helicopters. Kinnard retired from the military as a lieutenant general.
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Harry Kinnard | |
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Born | (1915-05-07)May 7, 1915 Dallas, Texas |
Died | January 5, 2009(2009-01-05) (aged 93) Arlington County, Virginia |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1939–1969 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-21990 |
Commands held | 1st Cavalry Division 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Knight 4th Class of the Military Order of William (Netherlands) |
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