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Stafford LeRoy Irwin

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United States general (1893-1955)

United StatesAcademicsLived 1893 to 1955 · aged 62
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Lieutenant General Stafford LeRoy Irwin was a senior United States Army officer who served in World War II. He came from a family with a strong military tradition: he was the son of Major General George LeRoy Irwin -- for whom Fort Irwin, California, is named -- while his grandfather, Brigadier General Bernard J. D.

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At West Point in 1915At West Point in 1915Irwin as a member of the Fort Bragg Field Artillery Board c. 1941Irwin as a member of the Fort Bragg Field Artillery Board c. 1941

Awards 4

Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Silver Star
World War II Victory Medal

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Joseph A. UnanueAlso won World War II Victory MedalRobert E. Cushman Jr.Also won World War II Victory MedalFranklin C. SibertAlso won World War II Victory MedalLucian AdamsAlso won World War II Victory MedalCharles P. HallAlso won World War II Victory MedalElizabeth P. HoisingtonAlso won World War II Victory Medal

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Lieutenant General Stafford LeRoy Irwin was a senior United States Army officer who served in World War II. He came from a family with a strong military tradition: he was the son of Major General George LeRoy Irwin -- for whom Fort Irwin, California, is named -- while his grandfather, Brigadier General Bernard J. D. Irwin, was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. After General Manton Eddy resigned from his position due to health issues, Irwin commanded the XII Corps from April 20, 1945, through the end of the war.

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United States
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Academics
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Academic
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deceased
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Lived 1893 to 1955 · aged 62
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