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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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's son, also named George S. Patton, was a Colonel in the Vietnam War commanding the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment, aka Blackhorse Regiment).
George Patton IV, the son of General George S. Patton, was believed to be straight.
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George S. Patton held the title of General in the United States Army. He was a prominent military leader during World War II, known for his command of the U.S. Third Army in the European Theater. Patton's aggressive tactics and leadership style made him one of the most famous and controversial figures of the war.
His son, also named George Patton, commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam.