David Goodwin 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.

Biography Barr was born in Nanafalia, Alabama on June 16, 1895.

Barr was promoted to brigadier general in June 1942 and major general in February 1944. Barr was also made a commander of the Legion of Honour by France. In May 1949, he assumed command of the 7th Infantry Division in Japan.

Barr retired from active duty on February 29, 1952.

Family and later life On November 5, 1924, Barr married Vivian Louise Bell. They had two daughters, Virginia Lane and Patricia Bell.

Both daughters married army officers. Patricia Barr Crowe earned a Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology at George Washington University while raising five children. In all, David and Louise Barr had eleven grandchildren. David and Louise Barr are buried at Arlington National Cemetery.