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Facts

Also Known As George Smith Patton, Jr.
Born November 11, 1885 • San GabrielCalifornia
Died December 21, 1945 (aged 60) • HeidelbergGermany
Role In Battle of Saint-MihielBattle of the BulgeNorth Africa campaignsWorld War IWorld War IIbattles of the Meuse-Argonne

Did You Know?

  • 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.
  • Patton competed in the 1912 Olympics in the pentathlon event, finishing fifth overall.

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