Edward A. Partain

Lieutenant general Edward Allen Partain (23 June 1929 – 24 March 1996) was a United States Army officer who served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Edward A. Partain
Born(1929-06-26)26 June 1929
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died24 March 1996(1996-03-24) (aged 66)
Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1951–1985
Rank Lieutenant general
Commands heldFifth United States Army
1st Infantry Division
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross

Military career

He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1951.

In 1964 he assisted Colonel Clyde Russell in establishing Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group.[1]

In June 1967 he served as commander of the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War and participated in the Battle of the Slopes.[2]

He served as commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division from July 1980 to December 1982.

He served as commanding general, Fifth United States Army from January 1983 until his retirement from the Army in January 1985.

References

  1. Clark, Allen (2012). Valor in Vietnam 1963-1977. Casemate Publishers. p. 37. ISBN 9781612000954.
  2. MacGarrigle, George (1998). Combat Operations: Taking the Offensive, October 1966 to October 1967. United States Army Center of Military History. p. 300. ISBN 9780160495403. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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