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John N. Brandenburg

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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
CommandsI 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)

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]

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.