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