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Elvin R. Heiberg III

1932 – 2013

United States Army general

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About Elvin R. Heiberg III

Lived 1932 – 2013 (aged 81). Elvin R. Heiberg III was an American military officer.

Elvin Ragnvald "Vald" Heiberg III (March 2, 1932 – September 27, 2013) was a United States Army general. He was Chief of Engineers between 1984 and 1988.

Awards and decorations Heiberg's military awards include;

Army commendation one Oak leaf cluster National Defense service medal one Oak Leaf cluster Korean war service medal Vietnam service medal four bronze stars Army service Ribbon Army Overseas Service Ribbon Numeral one Vietnam Technical Service Honors Medal First class United Nations medal Korea Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960– Device

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Important facts

Born

2 March 1932, Pearl Harbor, Schofield Barracks

Birth century

20th century

Died

27 September 2013, Arlington County

Occupation

Military officer

Nationality

United States

Education

George Washington University, United States Military Academy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States Army Command and General Staff College

Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal; Commander of the Order of the Crown; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal; Silver Star

Also known as

Elvin Ragnvald Heiberg III, Vald Heiberg

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Elvin R. Heiberg III's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Elvin R. Heiberg III?

United States Army general (1932–2013)

When was Elvin R. Heiberg III born?

Elvin R. Heiberg III was born on 2 March 1932 in Pearl Harbor, Schofield Barracks.

When did Elvin R. Heiberg III die?

Elvin R. Heiberg III died on 27 September 2013 in Arlington County.

What was Elvin R. Heiberg III's occupation?

Elvin R. Heiberg III was a military officer.

What nationality was Elvin R. Heiberg III?

Elvin R. Heiberg III was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elvin R. Heiberg III

· Wikidata: Q5368084

· DBpedia: Elvin R. Heiberg III

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