Cornelius E. Ryan
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This article is about the American military officer. For other uses, see Cornelius Ryan (disambiguation).
Cornelius Edward Ryan CBE (May 12, 1896 – June 6, 1972) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of major general. During his 40 years of active service, he participated in both World Wars and Korean War and held several important assignments including commands of 101st Airborne Division, Berlin Occupation Sector or as Chief of Korean Military Advisory Group.[1][2]
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Born | (1896-05-12)May 12, 1896 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
Died | June 6, 1972(1972-06-06) (aged 76) Menlo Park, California, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1957 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-7375 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 9th Infantry Division 69th Infantry Division Korean Military Advisory Group 101st Airborne Division Berlin Sector |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal (4) |
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