Courtney Whitney
Courtney Whitney | |
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| Born | 20 May 1897 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Died | 21 March 1969 (aged 71) |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1951 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) |
| Other work | Lawyer |
Major General Courtney Whitney (May 20, 1897 – March 21, 1969) was a lawyer and United States Army commander during World War II who later served as a senior official during the American occupation of Japan (1945–1951). He played a major role in the liberalization of Japanese government, society, and economy during the occupation.