George B. Duncan
Major General George Brand Duncan (October 10, 1861 – March 15, 1950) was a United States Army officer who served in numerous conflicts, most notably World War I, where he commanded the 82nd Division, now the 82nd Airborne Division.
George B. Duncan | |
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George B. Duncan as a major general in Prauthoy, France, November 25, 1918. | |
| Born | October 10, 1861 Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | March 15, 1950 (aged 88) Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Place of burial | Lexington Cemetery, Kentucky, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1886−1925 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-60 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 1st Brigade 77th Division 82nd Division Seventh Corps Area |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Croix de Guerre (France) Commander of the Legion of Honor (France) Companion of the Order of the Bath (United Kingdom) |
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