Melvin Zais
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Melvin Zais (May 8, 1916 – May 7, 1981) was a United States Army general who served in the Second World War and Vietnam War.
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Melvin Zais | |
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Born | (1916-05-08)May 8, 1916 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | May 7, 1981(1981-05-07) (aged 64) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1937–1976 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Allied Land Forces South-Eastern Europe Third United States Army XXIV Corps 101st Airborne Division 1st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal |
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