Carl R. Gray Jr.
Carl R. Gray Jr. (April 14, 1889 – December 2, 1955) was an American United States Army general who served as the Administrator of Veterans Affairs from 1948 to 1953.[1][2]
Carl R. Gray Jr. | |
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| 3rd Administrator of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office January 1, 1948 – June 30, 1953 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Omar Bradley |
| Succeeded by | Harvey V. Higley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1889 Wichita, Kansas |
| Died | December 2, 1955 (aged 66) Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military career | |
| Place of burial | Willow River Cemetery, Wisconsin |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1953 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Service number | 0-129452 |
| Unit | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
| Commands held | 1st Military Railway Service |
| Battles/wars | World War II: |
| Awards | |
References
- "The Jewish Veteran". 1945. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- "The Mason City Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa on December 2, 1955 · Page 2". Newspapers.com. 1955-12-02. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
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