George Patton IV

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George Patton IV
Patton in 1977
Birth name	George Smith Patton IV
Born	(1923-12-24)December 24, 1923 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	June 27, 2004(2004-06-27) (aged 80) South Hamilton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1942–1980
Rank	Major general
Commands held	2nd Armored Division 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment 2nd Medium Tank Battalion
Battles/wars	Korean War Vietnam War Tet Offensive
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart
Relations	George S. Patton (father) Beatrice Ayer Patton (mother) George Smith Patton (grandfather) Frederick Ayer (grandfather) Louise Ayer Hatheway (aunt) Mark Gordon (first cousin once removed) Benjamin Patton (son)
Other work	Farmer The Fighting Pattons (co-author)

George Smith Patton IV (December 24, 1923 – June 27, 2004) was a major general in the United States Army and the son of World War II General George S. Patton Jr. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.