Edward J. O'Neill | |
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Born | St. Albans, Vermont | March 24, 1902
Died | January 9, 1979 Arlington, Virginia | (aged 76)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1924–1962 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | First United States Army United States Army Communication Zone, Europe |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Spouse(s) | Marie Cronin (m. 1933) |
Children | 4 |
Relations | Jerome O'Neill (nephew)[1] |
Other work | Consultant, Aerojet General Corporation |
Edward Joseph O'Neill (March 24, 1902 – January 9, 1979) was a career United States Army officer and battalion combat commander in World War II. He later commanded logistics and support organizations and senior military staff in Europe during the Cold War-era.