David G. Barr
David G. Barr | |
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Barr (left) presents Colonel David C. Erksine with the Bronze Star Medal (1945) | |
| Born | June 16, 1895 Nanafalia, Alabama |
| Died | September 26, 1970 (aged 75) Falls Church, Virginia |
| Place of Burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1952 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Armor Force 6th Army Group Army Ground Forces |
| Commands | U.S. Army Armor School 7th Infantry Division Army Advisory Group, Nanking |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (4) |
| Spouse(s) | Vivian Louise Bell Barr |
David Goodwin Barr (June 16, 1895 – September 26, 1970) was a US Army major general who took part in World War I, World War II, the Chinese Civil War and the Korean War. Barr thought poorly of the Republic of China and often came into conflict with Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek. He was a general in the Korean War and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He led the 7th Infantry Division and was defeated by Chinese Communist troops in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Later, he was removed from his post by Matthew Ridgway. Following the war, he was appointed the commandant of United States Army Armor School.