G. Edward Buxton Jr.
Gonzalo Edward Buxton Jr. | |
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| First assistant director of the Office of Strategic Services | |
| In office 1942–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Office Abolished |
| Assistant Coordinator of Information | |
| In office 1941–1942 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Office Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1880 |
| Died | March 15, 1949 (aged 68) |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Awards | Purple Heart Distinguished Service Medal Medal for Merit Order of the British Empire Order of the White Elephant(Second Class) Order of Polonia Restituta |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1902–1932 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 328th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
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Gonzalo Edward Buxton Jr. (May 13, 1880 – March 15, 1949) was a colonel in the American Expeditionary Force in World War I and the commanding officer of Sergeant Alvin C. York. In later life, he was the first assistant director of the OSS.