Withers A. Burress
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Lieutenant General Withers Alexander Burress (November 24, 1894 – June 13, 1977) was United States Army officer who was a graduate and commandant of the Virginia Military Institute as well as a combat commander in World War I and World War II.
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Withers A. Burress | |
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Nickname(s) | "Pinky" |
Born | (1894-11-24)November 24, 1894 Richmond, Virginia, United States |
Died | June 13, 1977(1977-06-13) (aged 82) Arlington, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916–1954 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-4812 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | First United States Army VII Corps United States Army Infantry School VI Corps United States Constabulary 100th Infantry Division Virginia Military Institute |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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