Ben Harrell
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Ben Harrell | |
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 Ben Harrell | |
| Born | March 15, 1911 Medford, Oregon |
| Died | July 26, 1981 (aged 70) Monterey, California |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1933–1971 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands |  101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Cold War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Ben Harrell (March 15, 1911 – July 26, 1981) was a United States Army four star general who served as Commander, Allied Land Forces South East Europe (COMLANDSOUTHEAST) from 1968 to 1971. A 1933 graduate of the United States Military Academy, Harrell also served as the Commander, 101st Airborne Division and as a member of the Howze Board. He died in 1981.
Harrell was born in Medford, Oregon on March 15, 1911.[1] He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1933,
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