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Edward Charles Meyer | |
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Nickname(s) | Shy |
Born | St. Marys, Pennsylvania, U.S. | December 11, 1928
Died | October 13, 2020 Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 91)
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1951–1983 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Army 3rd Infantry Division 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Edward Charles "Shy" Meyer (December 11, 1928 – October 13, 2020) was a United States Army general who served as the 29th Chief of Staff of the United States Army.