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George S. Patton, Jr.

George S. Patton
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Patton as a lieutenant general
Birth name George Smith Patton Jr.
Nickname(s) "Bandito"
"Old Blood and Guts"
"The Old Man"
Born (1885-11-11)November 11, 1885
San Gabriel, California, United States
Died December 21, 1945(1945-12-21) (aged 60)
Heidelberg, Germany
Buried at American Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg City
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1909–1945
Rank US-O10 insignia.svg General
Unit ArmyCAVBranchPlaque.png Cavalry Branch
Commands held

Seventh United States Army
Third United States Army
Fifteenth United States Army

Battles/wars
Awards Distinguished Service Cross (2)
Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Complete list of decorations
Relations George Patton IV (son)
John K. Waters (son-in-law)
Signature George S Patton Signature.svg

Seventh United States Army
Third United States Army
Fifteenth United States Army

304th Tank Brigade
3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry
5th Cavalry Regiment
3d Cavalry Regiment
2nd Brigade, 2nd Armored Division
2nd Armored Division
I Armored Corps
Desert Training Center
II Corps

Mexican Revolution

World War I

World War II

General George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a senior officer of the United States Army who commanded the U.S. Seventh Army in the Mediterranean and European theaters of World War II, but is best known for his leadership of the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.


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