Sam S. Walker
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Sam Sims Walker[1][2][3] (July 31, 1925 – August 8, 2015) was a United States Army general who served as the Commanding General of Allied Land Forces, South East Europe from 1977 to 1978.
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Sam S. Walker | |
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Born | (1925-07-31)July 31, 1925 West Point, New York |
Died | August 8, 2015(2015-08-08) (aged 90) Charlotte, North Carolina |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1946–1978 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Allied Land Forces South East Europe 3rd Infantry Division 2d Brigade 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (13) |
Relations | General Walton Walker (father) |
Other work | Superintendent, Virginia Military Institute |
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