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George S. Patton
United States Army general (1885–1945).
The record
George S. Patton was a United States Army general. Born on 11 November 1885 in San Gabriel, Patton died on 21 December 1945 in Heidelberg at the age of 60.
Patton studied at United States Army War College and United States Military Academy. Honours include Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite, honorary citizen of Plzeň and Bronze Star Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 87 languages, George S. Patton is No. 1,098 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 November 1885, San Gabriel
- Died
- 21 December 1945, Heidelberg (aged 60)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Autobiographer, swimmer, military personnel
- Nickname
- Old Blood and Guts
- Field
- Military
- Education
- United States Army War College, United States Military Academy
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 87
Did you know
60
Lived to 60.
11 Nov
Shares a birthday with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kurt Vonnegut.
4
One of 4 people in the Index born in San Gabriel, with Susan Atkins.
87
Has a Wikipedia article in 87 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
George S. Patton
- FatherGeorge S. Patton
- MotherRuth Wilson
- SpouseBeatrice Banning Ayer
- ChildGeorge Patton IV
Honours and works
Awards
- Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite1943
- Honorary citizen of Plzeň1995
- Bronze Star Medal
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Purple Heart
- Order of the White Lion 4th Class
- Silver Star
- Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
- Companion of the Order of the Bath
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- World War II Victory Medal
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Distinguished Service Medal
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