Lauris Norstad
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Lauris Norstad (March 24, 1907 – September 12, 1988) was an American general officer in the United States Army and United States Air Force.[2]
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Lauris Norstad | |
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Born | (1907-03-24)March 24, 1907 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 1988(1988-09-12) (aged 81) Tucson, Arizona, U.S.[1] |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1930–1947 (Army) 1947–1963 (Air Force) |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Supreme Allied Commander Europe |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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