G. Edward Buxton Jr.

Gonzalo Edward Buxton Jr.
First assistant director of the Office of Strategic Services
In office
1942–1945
Preceded byHimself
Succeeded byOffice Abolished
Assistant Coordinator of Information
In office
1941–1942
Preceded byOffice Established
Succeeded byOffice Abolished
Personal details
Born(1880-05-13)May 13, 1880
DiedMarch 15, 1949(1949-03-15) (aged 68)
Resting placeSwan Point Cemetery
AwardsPurple 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 service1902–1932
Rank Colonel
Commands2nd 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.