Josef R. Sheetz

Josef R. Sheetz
Josef R. Sheetz in 1950.
Born(1895-11-20)November 20, 1895
Williamsport, Maryland, United States
DiedJanuary 28, 1992(1992-01-28) (aged 96)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1939-1950
Rank Major general
ConflictsWorld War II

Major General Josef Robert Sheetz (1895–1992) was an American military commander during World War II, who served as Assistant Chief of Staff of the War Department in 1941–42. Sheetz is particularly noted for his command of the 98th Artillery Division in the Battle of Okinawa, and his involvement in the early years of the post-war American Occupation of Okinawa.

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