John N. Brandenburg

John Nelson Brandenburg (April 29, 1929 – January 14, 2020) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was commander of I Corps at Fort Lewis from 1981 to 1984. He was also a commander of the 101st Airborne Division (1978–1980).[1][2]

John N. Brandenburg
Born(1929-04-29)April 29, 1929
Enid, Oklahoma
DiedJanuary 14, 2020(2020-01-14) (aged 90)
Canton, Georgia
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1951–1984
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldI Corps
101st Airborne Division
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Brandenburg died at his home in Canton, Georgia, on January 14, 2020. He was 90.[3]

References
  1. Sigma Nu (1990). Delta. Sigma Nu Fraternity. Retrieved 2015-05-18.
  2. United States. Dept. of the Army (1985). Army executive biographies. Headquarters, Dept. of the Army. Retrieved 2015-05-18.
  3. "Lieutenant General John Nelson Brandenburg". Darby Funeral Home. January 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
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