Francis L. Sampson
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Father (Major General) Francis Leon Sampson,[1] USA (February 29, 1912 – January 28, 1996) was a Catholic priest from Archdiocese for the Military Services and an American Army officer who served as the 12th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1967 to 1971.[2] His real-life story of rescuing a young soldier, Frederick "Fritz" Niland, became the inspiration for the film Saving Private Ryan.[3]
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Francis L. Sampson | |
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Born | (1912-02-29)February 29, 1912 Cherokee, Iowa |
Died | January 28, 1996(1996-01-28) (aged 83) Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1971 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Bronze Star Medal (1+1 "V" Device) Army Commendation Medal |
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