About Lawrence Russell Dewey
Lived 1901 – 1994 (aged 93). Lawrence Russell Dewey was an American military personnel.
Lawrence Russell Dewey (May 19, 1901 – December 18, 1994) was a major general in the United States Army.
Biography
Dewey was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 19, 1901. He married Florence Powers and they had four children: Lawrence Russell Dewey Jr.; Florence "Cici" Powers Dewey (Mrs. Francis J. Hughes); Donald Herbert Dewey; Elizabeth Hazard Dewey (Mrs. Christopher L. Vance). Lawrence Jr. also became an officer in the military.
Dewey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1924.
Dewey was subsequently assigned as Assistant Commander of the 1st Armored Division until 1951. he became Chief of Staff of IX Corps during the Korean War. Dewey then served in various posts until his retirement in 1961. Awards he received during his career include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart.
After his retirement from the Army, he became a member of the National Board of Estimates of the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Major general in the United States Army (1901–1994)
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Lawrence Russell Dewey was born on 19 May 1901 in Des Moines.
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Lawrence Russell Dewey died on 18 December 1994 in Washington, D.C..
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Lawrence Russell Dewey was a military personnel.
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Lawrence Russell Dewey was American.
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