Willard Pearson

Willard Pearson
Pearson as Commanding General of Fort Lewis Army Training Center c. 1969
Born(1915-07-04)July 4, 1915
DiedMarch 6, 1996(1996-03-06) (aged 80)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1938–1973
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
V Corps
ConflictsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Star

Willard Pearson (July 4, 1915 – March 6, 1996) was a United States Army Lieutenant General who served as commander of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War and later as commander of V Corps.

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