Aaron Bradshaw Jr.

Aaron Bradshaw Jr.
Aaron Bradshaw Jr.
Born	July 1, 1894; Washington, D.C., US
Died	November 8, 1976 (aged 82); Washington, D.C., US
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1917-1953
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-5290
Unit	Coast Artillery Corps
Commands held	35th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade; 34th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade
Battles/wars	World War I Meuse–Argonne offensive; World War II Operation Torch; Invasion of Sicily; Battle of Monte Cassino; Gothic Line; Spring 1945 offensive in Italy;
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star; Legion of Merit (2); Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal (2); Order of the Crown of Italy

Aaron Bradshaw Jr. CBE (July 1, 1894 – November 8, 1976) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of major general. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he is most noted as Anti-Aircraft Artillery officer during the World War II.

Following the War, Bradshaw remained in the Army and served within the logistics assignments including Assistant Chief of Staff for logistics (G-4), U.S. European Command.

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