Leon J. LaPorte
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leon J. LaPorte (born May 5, 1946)[1] is a retired United States Army General who served as Commander, 1st Cavalry Division from 1995 through 1997 and as Commander, United States Forces Korea until 2006.
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Leon J. LaPorte | |
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Born | (1946-05-05) May 5, 1946 (age 78) Providence, Rhode Island |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1968–2006 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | U.S. Forces Korea III Corps 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Medal (With Valor Device) Army Commendation Medal (With Valor Device) |
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