Clovis E. Byers
United States Army general (1899–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (November 5, 1899 – December 13, 1973) was a United States Army officer who served in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II and in the occupation of Japan. He was wounded while leading American troops from the front at the Battle of Buna-Gona, and also played an important part in the fighting at Lone Tree Hill, Biak, and the Philippines campaign (1944–45).
Clovis Ethelbert Byers | |
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Born | (1899-11-05)November 5, 1899 Columbus, Ohio, United States |
Died | December 13, 1973(1973-12-13) (aged 74) |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1920–1959 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-12769 |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands held | 32nd Infantry Division 82nd Airborne Division X Corps XVI Corps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
After the war, he commanded the famous 82nd "All American" Airborne Division before going on to command X Corps in the Korean War and, as such, was in overall command at the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge and the Battle of Bloody Ridge.