William B. Kean
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William Benjamin Kean (July 9, 1897 – March 10, 1981) was a general in the United States Army.
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William B. Kean | |
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Born | (1897-07-09)July 9, 1897 Buffalo, New York, US |
Died | March 10, 1981(1981-03-10) (aged 83) Winter Park, Florida, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918–1954 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | 5th Infantry Division 25th Infantry Division III Corps Fifth United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Other work | Executive Director, Chicago Housing Authority Public Relations Director, Morton Plant Hospital |
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