Leroy Suddath
Leroy Newton Suddath Jr. (February 21, 1931 – February 27, 2020) was a major general in the United States Army. He was commissioned in 1956 after graduation from the United States Military Academy.[1] Suddath served as commander of the 1st Special Operations Command before his retirement in 1988.[2][3]
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| Birth name | Leroy Newton Suddath Jr. |
| Born | February 21, 1931 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2020 (aged 89) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1988 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | 1st Special Operations Command |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
Suddathon died at the age of 89 on February 27, 2020.[4]
References
- "Leroy Suddath - Recipient". Valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- Hagerman, Bart (1990). U.S.A. Airborne: 50th Anniversary, 1940-1990 - Google Books. ISBN 9780938021902. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- "Army Executive Biographies - Google Books". 1931-02-02. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- "Mg Army Obituary - Savannah, GA | Savannah Morning News". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
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