Donald Prentice Booth | |
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General Booth as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands in 1961 | |
Born | Albany, New York | December 21, 1902
Died | October 30, 1993 Santa Barbara, California | (aged 90)
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Years of service | 1926-1962 |
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Commands | Persian Gulf Command 28th Infantry Division 9th Infantry Division Ryukyu Islands Fourth United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class |
Donald Prentice Booth (December 21, 1902 – October 30, 1993) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. During World War II he was the US Army's youngest theater commander. After World War II he was known for his commands of the 28th Infantry Division, the 9th Infantry Division and the Fourth United States Army. In addition, he served as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands from 1958 to 1961.
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