John K. Waters
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For other people named John Waters, see John Waters (disambiguation).
John Knight Waters (December 20, 1906 – January 9, 1989) was a United States Army four-star general who served as commander, U.S. Army, Pacific from 1964 to 1966. He was also the son-in-law of General George S. Patton. During World War II, he was taken prisoner while fighting in Tunisia in 1943, leading Patton to set up the controversial Task Force Baum to break him out.
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Nickname(s) | Johnnie |
Born | December 20, 1906 Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
Died | January 9, 1989(1989-01-09) (aged 82) Washington, D.C., United States |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1931–1966 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | U.S. Army, Pacific Fifth Army V Corps 4th Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) |
Relations | George S. Patton (father-in-law) |
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