John M. Devine
United States Army general (1895–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Matthew Devine (June 18, 1895 – March 8, 1971) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of major general. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he is most noted as Commanding general, 8th Armored Division in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.[1]
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John Matthew Devine | |
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Born | (1895-06-18)June 18, 1895 Providence, Rhode Island, US |
Died | March 8, 1971(1971-03-08) (aged 75) Leesburg, Virginia, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1952 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-5232 |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | 9th Infantry Division 1st Cavalry Division 2nd Armored Division 8th Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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Following the War, Devine held several divisional commands, including 2nd Armored Division, 1st Cavalry Division and 9th Infantry Division and completed his service in 1952.[2]