Edward Fuller Witsell | |
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Major General Witsell in 1945 | |
Born | (1891-03-29)March 29, 1891 |
Died | November 27, 1969(1969-11-27) (aged 78) |
Place of Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Adjutant General of the U.S. Army |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Edward Fuller Witsell (March 29, 1891–November 27, 1969) was an American military officer who served as Adjutant General in the United States Army from 1946 to 1951. Witsell was a 1911 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and a World War I veteran.
He was a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal.
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References
Sources
- Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine Marie, eds. (1996). The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 351.
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Preceded byJames A. Ulio | Adjutant General of the U. S. Army February 1, 1946-June 30, 1951 |
Succeeded byWilliam E. Bergin |
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