Keith L. Ware

Keith Lincoln Ware (23 November 1915 – 13 September 1968) was a United States Army major general, and a Medal of Honor recipient of World War II. Ware was killed in action in 1968 while commanding the 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam War.

Keith Lincoln Ware
Major General Keith L. Ware
Born(1915-11-23)23 November 1915
Denver, Colorado, United States
Died13 September 1968(1968-09-13) (aged 52)
Lộc Ninh, Binh Phuoc Province, South Vietnam
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1941–1968
RankMajor General
Commands held1st Infantry Division
3rd Infantry Division
1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (3)
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