George R. Mather
George Robinson Mather | |
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Born | Watertown, South Dakota | June 2, 1911
Died | January 1, 1993 Southern Pines, North Carolina | (aged 81)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1932–1971 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Southern Command III Corps V Corps 2nd Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart |
George Robinson Mather (June 2, 1911 – January 1, 1993) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command (USCINCSO) from 1969 to 1971.
Early life and education
Mather was born in
Military career
During World War II, he served as Executive Officer of the 110th Infantry Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division and was decorated for his actions in the Battle of Hürtgen Forest. From 1946 to 1948, he served on the staff of the Caribbean Command in the Panama Canal Zone, beginning a long association with Latin America. Following an assignment as Chief of Staff, Fourth United States Army at Fort Sam Houston in 1961, he was assigned as Chairman, United States Delegation, Joint Brazil-United States Military Assistance Advisory Group in Rio de Janeiro until September 1964.
In 1965, he assumed command of the
Mather's awards and decorations included the
- Army Distinguished Service Medalwith oak leaf cluster
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star with "V" device
- Purple Heart
- Order of Military Merit (Brazil), Commander
- Order of Aeronautical Merit (Brazil), Commander
- Order of Naval Merit (Brazil), Grand Cross
Post retirement
Mather retired to Pinehurst, North Carolina, and served two terms as a village councilman. He died on January 1, 1993, in Southern Pines, North Carolina, survived by a son and daughter.
References
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