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James A. Van Fleet

United States Army general (1892-1992) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 100

General James Alward Van Fleet was a United States Army officer who served during World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Van Fleet was a native of New Jersey, who was raised in Florida and graduated from the United States Military Academy.

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Bronze Star Medal
Distinguished Service Order
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Knight of the Legion of Honour

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He served as a regimental, divisional and corps commander during World War II and as the commanding general of United States Army and other United Nations forces during the Korean War.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1992 · aged 100