Eugene Forrester
Lieutenant General Eugene Priest Forrester (April 17, 1926 – July 25, 2012) was a senior officer in the United States Army. He served as commander of United States Army Western Command from 1981 until his retirement in 1983.
Eugene Forrester | |
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| Born | April 17, 1926 Watertown, Tennessee |
| Died | July 25, 2012 (aged 86) Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1948–1983 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United States Army Western Command Sixth United States Army United States Army Recruiting Command 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (3) |
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