Carter B. Magruder
Carter Bowie Magruder (April 3, 1900 – March 14, 1988) was a United States Army general who served concurrently as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army (CINCUNC/COMUSFK/CG EUSA) from 1959 to 1961.
Carter B. Magruder | |
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| Born | April 3, 1900 London, UK |
| Died | March 14, 1988 (aged 87) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1961 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United Nations Command U.S. Forces Korea Eighth U.S. Army IX Corps 24th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
| Other work | Logistics consultant |
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