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Paul D. Harkins

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United States general (1904-1984)

United StatesLived 1904 to 1984 · aged 80
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Paul Donal Harkins was a career officer in the United States Army and attained the rank of general. He is most notable for having served during World War II as deputy chief of staff for operations in George S.

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As a West Point cadetAs a West Point cadetThird US Army staff, Harkins right rearThird US Army staff, Harkins right rearBook cover When the Third Cracked Europe: The Story of Patton's Incredible ArmyBook cover When the Third Cracked Europe: The Story of Patton's Incredible Army

Awards 6

Distinguished Service Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
World War II Victory Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal

Connected to Paul 6

Harry W. HillAlso won World War II Victory MedalBernt BalchenAlso won World War II Victory MedalRobert CarneyAlso won World War II Victory MedalJoseph F. EnrightAlso won World War II Victory MedalRobert Michael WhiteAlso won World War II Victory MedalWilliam Howard ArnoldAlso won World War II Victory Medal

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Paul Donal Harkins was a career officer in the United States Army and attained the rank of general. He is most notable for having served during World War II as deputy chief of staff for operations in George S. Patton Jr.'s commands, and as the first Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) commander, a post he held from 1962 to 1964.

Country
United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1984 · aged 80
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10 languages

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