Eugene Forrester

Eugene Forrester
Born(1926-04-17)April 17, 1926
Watertown, Tennessee
DiedJuly 25, 2012(2012-07-25) (aged 86)
Washington, D.C.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1948–1983
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Army Western Command
Sixth United States Army
United States Army Recruiting Command
3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
ConflictsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (3)

Lieutenant General Eugene Priest Forrester (April 17, 1926 – July 25, 2012) was a senior officer in the United States Army. He served as commander of United States Army Western Command from 1981 until his retirement in 1983.

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