GEN George S. Patton commanded Armored Divisions in WWII. His son, also named George S. Patton, commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR) in Vietnam. Both Pattons led from the front on the battlefield. Son, GEN Patton named his gardens at home after the names of his fallen men from the Vietnam War.
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His father was lawyer and his mother was a homemaker from a wealthy California land owning family. Because of hard times George's father foresake a military career like all of his family members. He hoped his son Georgie would continue the tradition, which he did. It should be noted that Gen. Pattons son also chose a military career and gained the rank of General.
His son, also named George S. Patton commanded the 11ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) Blackhorse in Vietnam in 1968. He just passed away this century.
BEATRICE AYER (Jan 12 1886- Sept 30, 1953). Married George S. Patton Junior on May 26, 1910 remained married till the General's death on December 21, 1945.
GEN George S. Patton commanded Armored Divisions in WWII. His son, also named George S. Patton, commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR) in Vietnam. Both Pattons led from the front on the battlefield. Son, GEN Patton named his gardens at home after the names of his fallen men from the Vietnam War.
horse riding ; hunting ; smoking cigars ; military history
His father was lawyer and his mother was a homemaker from a wealthy California land owning family. Because of hard times George's father foresake a military career like all of his family members. He hoped his son Georgie would continue the tradition, which he did. It should be noted that Gen. Pattons son also chose a military career and gained the rank of General.
His son, also named George S. Patton commanded the 11ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) Blackhorse in Vietnam in 1968. He just passed away this century.
WWII GEN Patton's son GEN George S. Patton retired from the US Army and died in 2004 at the age of 80.
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General George S. Patton had a sister named Nita. He had no other siblings. He did have 3 kids of his own, one of whom was named after him and became a soldier too.
BEATRICE AYER (Jan 12 1886- Sept 30, 1953). Married George S. Patton Junior on May 26, 1910 remained married till the General's death on December 21, 1945.
George Smith Patton was born in San Gabriel Township, California (in what is now the city of San Marino), to George Smith Patton, Sr. (1856 – 1927) and Ruth Wilson (1861 – 1928). Source: Wikipedia
Gen George S. Patton
The village Foy is located in Belgium, near the town of Bastogne. The town is famous for its occupation by George S Pattons Third army during World War II.
WWII GENERAL George S. Patton died at the age of 60 in 1945. Vietnam War GENERAL George S. Patton died at the age of 80 in 2004. (Son of WWII Gen Patton).