John B. Coulter
Lieutenant General John Breitling Coulter (April 27, 1891 – March 6, 1983) was a senior United States Army officer. Enjoying a distinguished 40-year military career, Coulter served during World War I, World War II and the Korean War.
John Breitling Coulter | |
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John B. Coulter, pictured here during World War I. | |
| Born | April 27, 1891 San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Died | March 6, 1983 (aged 91) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1952 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 508th Pioneer Infantry Regiment 4th Cavalry Regiment 3rd Cavalry Brigade 2nd Cavalry Division 85th Infantry Division 7th Infantry Division I Corps IX Corps |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal |
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