George Patton: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | George Smith Patton, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Born | November 11, 1885 • San Gabriel • California |
| Died | December 21, 1945 (aged 60) • Heidelberg • Germany |
| Role In | Battle of Saint-Mihiel • Battle of the Bulge • North Africa campaigns • World War I • World War II • battles of the Meuse-Argonne |
Did You Know?
- Patton competed in the 1912 Olympics in the pentathlon event, finishing fifth overall.
- Patton is buried in Luxembourg along with soldiers who perished in the Battle of the Bulge.
- Patton was a control officer during the testing of a newly mechanized United States Army.
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