George S. Blanchard

George S. Blanchard
George S. Blanchard
Born(1920-04-03)3 April 1920
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died3 May 2006(2006-05-03) (aged 86)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1941–1979
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Army Europe
VII Corps
82nd Airborne Division
2nd Airborne Battle Group, 503rd Infantry
ConflictsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Other workPresident, Retired Officers Association
President, United Service Organizations
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George Samuel Blanchard (3 April 1920 – 3 May 2006) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe/Commander, Central Army Group from 1975 to 1979.

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