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The last person promoted to the rank of 5-star General (General of the Army) was GEN Omar Bradley on Sept 22, 1950. It was a rank he held for the rest of his life and he was the last 5-star General to pass away.
He died on April 8, 1981.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoOmar Bradley was the last officer promoted to that rank. Bradley had a fine career during WWII, but was not promoted to five stars until he was Chief of Staff during the Korean War, on September 22, 1950. This was done so he would not be outranked by one of his subordinate field commanders, MacArthur. Bradley was also the last living five star officer of any branch when he died, age 88, in 1981.
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∙ 12y agoThat would be General Omar Bradley, who died in April 1981 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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∙ 15y agoGeneral Omar Bradley.
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∙ 13y agoGeneral of the Army Omar Bradley.
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Who war the highest rank in the army last?
Omar Bradley in 1950 was the last 5 Star General.
Who was last 5 star general?
We won't have one since 1950. His name was Omar Bradley.
Who was the first black 5 star general?
There has never been a black 5-star general. The most recent 5-star general was Douglas McArthur.
What is a 1 star 2 star 3 star 4 star and a 5 star generals specfic rank called?
1 . . . Brigadier General 2 . . . Major General 3 . . . Lietenant General 4 . . . General 5 . . . General of the Armies
Was Patton ever a 5 star general?
No. He was a four star general. He may have become a 5 star general had he lived longer. However, in December of 1945 he was in a car accident and was paralyzed from the neck down. After a few weeks, he succumbed to his injuries. And there were 5 star generals at the time. Eisenhower, Marshall, and MacArthur were all 5 star generals.
What would a 5 star General be called in the Marine Corps?
A 5 star general in the Marine Corps would be called an imposter because there is no such person. The generals in the USMC are Brigadier General ( 1 star ) Major General ( 2 star ) Lieutenant General ( 3 star ) and General ( 4 star ). There is no 5 star general in the USMC. The general who outranks a 4 star general is the Commandant of the Marine Corps but is himself a General ( 4 star ). He is outranked by the Secretary of the Navy and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
People who became 5-star generals?
The only 5 star generals are General of the Army MacArthur, and General of the Army Eisenhower.
How much does a 5 star general at retirement?
There are no 5 star air force generals
Does a 5 star general out rank the president?
No
Who is biggest general or 5 star general?
generals-1-4 stars, 5-star outranks all. they're all called Generals....crz
What rank did general Douglas mcarthur turn down?
5 star general
What was Douglas MacArthur's highest rank?
General of the Army - a 5 star General
