Dwight E. Beach
Dwight E. Beach | |
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General Dwight E. Beach | |
| Born | 20 July 1908 |
| Died | 22 July 2000 (aged 92) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1932–1968 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War Cold War |
| Awards | |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
General Dwight Edward Beach (20 July 1908 – 22 July 2000) commanded the United States Forces Korea from 1965 to 1966 and U.S. Army, Pacific from September 1966 to July 1968. He gained his commission in 1932 into the Field Artillery. He served in World War II in the Pacific theater, participating in four amphibious assaults, as well as in the Korean War.