Withers A. Burress
Withers A. Burress | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Pinky" |
| Born | November 24, 1894 Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Died | June 13, 1977 (aged 82) Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1954 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 0-4812 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | First United States Army VII Corps United States Army Infantry School VI Corps United States Constabulary 100th Infantry Division Virginia Military Institute |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Relations | Welborn G. Dolvin (son-in-law) |
Lieutenant General Withers Alexander Burress (November 24, 1894 – June 13, 1977) was United States Army officer who was a graduate and commandant of the Virginia Military Institute as well as a combat commander in World War I and World War II.