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Military & Service
Edward Almond
1892–1979Luray, VAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
WWII general
Biography
WWII general; commanded 92nd Infantry Division; Corps commander in Korean War; controversial figure. 2-star general; commanded X Corps in Korean War; MacArthur's chief of staff
Notable For
- WWII general
- commanded 92nd Infantry Division
- Corps commander in Korean War
- controversial figure
Honors & Recognition
- 2-star general
- commanded X Corps in Korean War
- MacArthur's chief of staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edward Almond Italian?
Yes — Edward Almond is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. WWII general
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Military & Service
- Specialty
- WWII/Korea General
- Years
- 1892–1979
- Birth Place
- Luray, VA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
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- Ancestry Verification
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