Carl R. Gray Jr. (April 14, 1889 – December 2, 1955) was an American United States Army general who served as the Administrator of Veterans Affairs from 1948 to 1953.[1][2]
Carl Gray | |
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3rd Administrator of Veterans Affairs | |
In office January 1, 1948 – June 30, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Omar Bradley |
Succeeded by | Harvey V. Higley |
Personal details | |
Born | Wichita, Kansas, U.S. | April 14, 1889
Died | December 2, 1955 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 66)
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1953 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
Commands | 1st Military Railway Service |
Battles/wars | |
Awards |
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References
edit- ^ "The Jewish Veteran". 1945. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- ^ "The Mason City Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa on December 2, 1955 · Page 2". Newspapers.com. 1955-12-02. Retrieved 2018-03-30.