John C. F. Tillson
US Army general
About John C. F. Tillson
Lived 1915 – 2001 (aged 86). John C. F. Tillson was an American.
John Charles Fremont Tillson III (February 12, 1915 – June 6, 2001) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the 25th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War.
Military service
He graduated from West Point as a Second Lieutenant in 1938 and joined the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss.
World War II In 1942 he took command of the 8th Cavalry Regiment and then commanded the 12th Cavalry Regiment. Later that year he was given command of the reconnaissance troop of the 95th Infantry Division.
Post Vietnam In 1968 Tillson took command of the US Army Training Center at Fort Gordon and remained in this post until his retirement from the Army in 1971.
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Who was John C. F. Tillson?
US Army general (1915–2001)
When was John C. F. Tillson born?
John C. F. Tillson was born on 12 February 1915 in Fort Huachuca.
When did John C. F. Tillson die?
John C. F. Tillson died on 6 June 2001.
What nationality was John C. F. Tillson?
John C. F. Tillson was American.
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