Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr

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Brig. Gen. Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr

United States Army
March 6, 1912(1912-03-06) – July 25, 1966 (aged 54)

Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr, U.S.A.
Nickname "Cider Joe."
Place of birth New York
Place of death Pacific Ocean Approx 585 miles west of San Francisco, California
Allegiance Flag of the United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1933-1966
Rank Brigadier General
Commands held 7th Infantry Division
China Burma India Theater
23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division (Korean War)
18th Airborne Corps, Ft. Bragg
US Army Support Group, Vietnam War
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center
United States Army Special Forces Command
Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Awards Combat Infantryman Badge
Soldier's Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (
Legion of Merit (2 awards)
Bronze Star (4 awards, one for Valor)
Purple Heart (2 awards)
Air Medal (26 awards)

Brigadier General Joseph Warren Stilwell, Jr (March 06, 1912 – July 25, 1966) was a United States Army one-star general best-known for his service in United States Army Special Forces and the US Army Support Group, Vietnam War.

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[edit] Early life

[edit] Military career

[edit] Vietnam

[edit] WWII

[edit] Awards and decorations

[edit] References

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