Creighton Abrams
Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 – September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. He was then Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1972 until his death in 1974.
Creighton Abrams Jr. | |
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General Creighton W. Abrams | |
| Born | September 15, 1914 Springfield, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | September 4, 1974 (aged 59) Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D.C., US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1936–1974 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the United States Army Military Assistance Command, Vietnam V Corps 3rd Armored Division 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment 63rd Armor Regiment Combat Command B, 4th Armored Division 37th Tank Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (5) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal |
| Relations | Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III (son) General John N. Abrams (son) General Robert B. Abrams (son) |
In 1980, the United States Army named its then new main battle tank, the M1 Abrams, after him. The IG Farben building in Germany was also named after Abrams from 1975 to 1995.
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