Laurence B. Keiser
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Major General Laurence B. "Dutch" Keiser (June 1, 1895 – October 20, 1969) was an American officer who served in both World War I and World War II. During the early stages of the Korean War, he commanded the 2nd Infantry Division.
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Laurence Bolton Keiser | |
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Nickname(s) | "Dutch" |
Born | (1895-06-01)June 1, 1895 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | October 20, 1969(1969-10-20) (aged 74) San Francisco, California, United States |
Buried | United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York, United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917 - 1953 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 2nd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) |
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