George S. Patton
George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a controversial general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean theater of World War II, and the United States Army Central in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.
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| Full name at birth | General George Smith Patton III
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| Claim to fame | American WWII Army commander
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| Date of birth | 11 November 1885
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| Place of birth | San Gabriel, California, United States
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| Date of death | 21 December 1945
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| Age | 60 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Heidelberg, Germany
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| Cause of death | Embolism
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| Resting place | American Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg City
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- Patton wrote much material, including speeches, lectures, and poetry. Incorporating the biblical phrase "Through a Glass, Darkly" he composed a poem imbued with his personal interpretations of reincarnation.
- Patton was named the class exemplar for the United States Air Force Academy`s class of 2005, the only non-aviator to receive this honor.
- Hamilton, Massachusetts, where Patton`s summer home was located, dedicated its central park to Patton, boasting a World War II-era tank in the center of town, and the town`s school sports teams play under the name "Generals". In addition, the French government gave two statues to the town commemorating Patton`s service to their nation. They were improved in 2003 and sit at the entrance to Patton Park.
- At the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel, California, there is a stained glass window depicting Patton as a version of Saint George. He is shown in a tank fighting a dragon festooned swastikas. The lettering in the window reads "I fought a good fight."
- A chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is named for Patton
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