Richard K. Sutherland

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Richard K. Sutherland
Birth nameRichard Kerens Sutherland
Born(1893-11-27)27 November 1893
Hancock, Maryland, U.S.
Died25 June 1966(1966-06-25) (aged 72)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1916–1946
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number0-4623
UnitField Artillery Branch
Infantry Branch
ConflictsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
RelationsHoward Sutherland (father)

Lieutenant General Richard Kerens Sutherland (27 November 1893 – 25 June 1966) was a United States Army officer during World War II. He served as General of the Army Douglas MacArthur's Chief of Staff in the South West Pacific Area during the war.

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