John Millikin
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For the politician in the state of Ohio, see John M. Millikin.
Major General John Millikin (January 7, 1888 – November 6, 1970) was a senior United States Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II. During the latter, Millikin commanded III Corps in General George S. Patton's U.S. Third Army during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
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Born | (1888-01-07)January 7, 1888 Danville, Indiana, United States |
Died | November 6, 1970(1970-11-06) (aged 82) Washington, D.C., United States |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1910–1948 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | O-2856 |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands held | 6th Cavalry Regiment 1st Cavalry Brigade 2nd Cavalry Division 33rd Infantry Division III Corps 13th Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Soldier's Medal Bronze Star |
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