George S. Blanchard
George S. Blanchard | |
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George S. Blanchard | |
| Born | 3 April 1920 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | 3 May 2006 (aged 86) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1979 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Army Europe VII Corps 82nd Airborne Division 2nd Airborne Battle Group, 503rd Infantry |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | President, Retired Officers Association President, United Service Organizations consultant |
George Samuel Blanchard (3 April 1920 – 3 May 2006) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe/Commander, Central Army Group from 1975 to 1979.