George Patton IV
George Smith Patton IV (December 24, 1923 – June 27, 2004) was a major general in the United States Army and the son of World War II General George S. Patton Jr. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
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| Birth name | George Smith Patton IV |
| Born | December 24, 1923 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 2004 (aged 80) South Hamilton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1980 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | 2nd Armored Division 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment 2nd Medium Tank Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
| Relations | George S. Patton (father) Beatrice Ayer Patton (mother) George Smith Patton (grandfather) Frederick Ayer (grandfather) Louise Ayer Hatheway (aunt) Mark Gordon (first cousin once removed) |
| Other work | Farmer The Fighting Pattons (co-author) |
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