WWII · Battle Death Record
George S. Patton Jr.
General, U.S. Army · California
Personnel File — Core Information
- Name
- George S. Patton Jr.
- Entered the Service From
- California
- Rank
- General
- Service
- U.S. Army
- Unit / Regiment
- Third United States Army
- War
- WWII
- Date of Death
- December 21, 1945
- Awards
- Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal
- Burial / Memorial
- Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Their story
One of the most celebrated American commanders of the war, who led the Third Army across France and relieved Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. He died of injuries from an automobile accident in December 1945 and, by his wish, rests among his soldiers.
Compiled from American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) and National Archives (NARA) records and public sources.
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