George B. Duncan
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This article is about the military officer. For others, see George 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.
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George B. Duncan | |
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Born | (1861-10-10)October 10, 1861 Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
Died | March 15, 1950(1950-03-15) (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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