Willard Stewart Paul
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Lieutenant General Willard Stewart Paul (February 28, 1894 ā March 21, 1966) was a senior United States Army officer who commanded the 26th Infantry Division during World War II.
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Willard Stewart Paul | |
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Born | (1894-02-28)February 28, 1894 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | March 21, 1966(1966-03-21) (aged 72) Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, D.C., United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916ā1948 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-5616 |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | 75th Infantry Division 26th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
Other work | President, Gettysburg College |
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