Danforth, E.G.B., Jr., BG

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Brigadier General
Last Service Branch
Infantry
Last Primary MOS
0002-General Officer
Last MOS Group
General Officer
Primary Unit
1951-1954, 0002, USAG Presidio of San Francisco
Service Years
1915 - 1954
Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Infantry
Brigadier General
Two Overseas Service Bars

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Home State
Georgia
Georgia
 Year of Birth
1894
 
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Contact Info
Home Town
Augusta
Date of Passing
Sep 06, 1974		  
Location of Interment
Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia		 Wall/Plot Coordinates
Section 11: Lot93

 Official Badges 

Army Staff Identification Infantry Shoulder Cord US Army Retired (Pre-2007)


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Veteran


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
  1974, National Cemetery Administration (NCA)


 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

During World War I, he was SGT Alvin York's company commander - Company G, 328th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division.

He was awarded two Silver Star Citations during WWI (later converted to Silver Star Medals).

He served on active duty from Aug 1917 thru June 1919 - and - Nov 1940 thru Aug 1954.
   
   1942-1945, 3900, 4th Service Command, Army Service Forces

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