About Edward Trobaugh
Lived 1932 – 2024 (aged 91). Edward Trobaugh was a military personnel.
Edward L. Trobaugh (November 7, 1932 – May 20, 2024) was a United States Army Major General.
Early life and education Trobaugh graduated from Kokomo High School in 1950.
Career Trobaugh attended West Point graduating in 1955 and was commissioned a second lieutenant after graduation.
1955-1967 He served with the 3rd Armored Division in West Germany from 1959 to 1961. 2-7 Cavalry moved to a new base, Firebase Atkinson after the attack on Jay and it too came under attack in the early hours of 16 April 1970 and Trobaugh was slightly wounded while leading the defense of the base.
In 1981 Trobaugh was promoted to major general and from August 1981 he served as Military Assistance Advisory Group, Spain.
His final assignment was as deputy commander, Fifth Army.
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United States Army general
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Edward Trobaugh was born on 7 November 1932 in Logansport.
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Edward Trobaugh died on 20 May 2024.
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Edward Trobaugh was a military personnel.
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