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Reuben Henry Tucker III

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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1911-1970)

United StatesLived 1911 to 1970 · aged 58
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Major General Reuben Henry Tucker III was a highly decorated senior officer in the United States Army. He served with distinction during World War II, where he commanded the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Sicily, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany from 1942 to 1945.

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Tucker as a West Point cadet in 1935Tucker as a West Point cadet in 1935Tucker as 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment commander c. 1943-1945Tucker as 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment commander c. 1943-1945Tucker (far left) salutes after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his 20 September actions in Nijmegen c. January 1945. Julian Cook, his 3rd Battalion commander stands second from left.Tucker (far left) salutes after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his 20 September actions in Nijmegen c. January 1945. Julian Cook, his 3rd Battalion commander stands second from left.

Awards 6

1946Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class
Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Silver Star
honorary citizen of Mons

Connected to Reuben 6

Salvatore AdamoAlso won honorary citizen of MonsHarry KinnardAlso won Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th classFyodor PaskevichAlso won Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th classBernard MontgomeryAlso won honorary citizen of MonsAdriaan PaulenAlso won Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th classKenneth MayhewAlso won Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class

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Major General Reuben Henry Tucker III was a highly decorated senior officer in the United States Army. He served with distinction during World War II, where he commanded the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Sicily, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany from 1942 to 1945. He was one of the youngest regimental commanders of the war.

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United States
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1970 · aged 58
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