Lunsford E. Oliver
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Major General Lunsford Errett Oliver (March 17, 1889 – October 13, 1978) was a senior United States Army officer, who commanded the 5th Armored Division during World War II.
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Lunsford Errett Oliver | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bug" |
Born | (1889-03-17)March 17, 1889 Nemaha, Nebraska, United States |
Died | October 13, 1978(1978-10-13) (aged 89) Newington, Connecticut, United States |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1913–1948 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-3536 |
Unit | Corps of Engineers |
Commands held | 2nd Engineer Battalion 36th Engineer Battalion 29th Engineer Battalion 5th Armored Division |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Silver Star Bronze Star (3) |
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