John Nelson Brandenburg (April 29, 1929 – January 14, 2020) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was commander of I Corps at Fort Lewis from 1981 to 1984. He was also a commander of the 101st Airborne Division (1978–1980).[1][2]
John N. Brandenburg | |
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| Born | April 29, 1929 Enid, Oklahoma |
| Died | January 14, 2020 (aged 90) Canton, Georgia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1951–1984 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | I Corps 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Brandenburg died at his home in Canton, Georgia, on January 14, 2020. He was 90.[3]
References
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- ^ United States. Dept. of the Army (1985). Army executive biographies. Headquarters, Dept. of the Army. Retrieved 2015-05-18.
- ^ "Lieutenant General John Nelson Brandenburg". Darby Funeral Home. January 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
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