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Edward M. Almond

Edward Almond
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Birth name Edward Mallory Almond
Nickname(s) "Ned"
Born December 12, 1892
Luray, Virginia, United States
Died June 11, 1979 (aged 86)
Anniston, Alabama, United States
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1916–1953
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
Unit USA - Army Infantry Insignia.png Infantry Branch
Commands held 92nd Infantry Division
2nd Infantry Division
X Corps
United States Army War College
Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Korean War
Awards Distinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Purple Heart

Lieutenant General Edward Mallory "Ned" Almond (December 12, 1892 – June 11, 1979) was a senior United States Army officer who fought in both World War I and World War II, where he commanded the 92nd Infantry Division. He is perhaps best known as the commander of the U.S. X Corps during the Korean War.

Born in Luray, Virginia, Almond graduated from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in 1915 and became an infantry officer in 1916, serving in France with the 4th Division during the final months of World War I.

He graduated from the Command & General Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1930. After a tour of duty in Philippines he attended the Army War College in 1934.

From 1934 to 1938 he was attached to the Intelligence Division of the General Staff. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in September 1938, he completed the course at Naval War College in 1940, and in January 1941 was assigned staff duty at VI Corps HQ, Providence, Rhode Island.


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