Claire E. Hutchin Jr.

Claire Elwood Hutchin Jr
Born(1916-01-09)January 9, 1916
Washington, Illinois
DiedJune 22, 1980(1980-06-22) (aged 64)
Severna Park, Maryland
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1938–1973
RankLieutenant General
CommandsFirst United States Army
V Corps
4th Infantry Division
12th Infantry Regiment
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Purple Heart (2)

Claire Elwood Hutchin Jr. (January 9, 1916 – June 22, 1980) was a highly decorated lieutenant general in the United States Army. He received two Distinguished Service Crosses during the Korean War, and later commanded the 4th Infantry Division and First United States Army.

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