Leonard F. Wing
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Leonard Fish Wing Sr. (November 12, 1893 – December 19, 1945), nicknamed "Red", was a Vermont political figure and a division commander in the United States Army during World War II.
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Leonard F. Wing | |
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Nickname(s) | "Red" |
Born | (1893-11-12)November 12, 1893 Ira, Vermont, US |
Died | December 19, 1945 (1945-12-20) (aged 52) Rutland, Vermont, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918–1945 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | 172nd Infantry Regiment 86th Infantry Brigade 68th Field Artillery Brigade 43rd Infantry Division ("Winged Victory") |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Pacific Theater of Operations |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Presidential Unit Citation Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
Other work | Attorney Judge Chairman, Vermont Republican Party Executive Assistant, Governor Stanley C. Wilson |
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