Eugene Forrester

Eugene Forrester
Born(1926-04-17)April 17, 1926
Watertown, Tennessee
DiedJuly 25, 2012(2012-07-25) (aged 86)
Washington, D.C.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1948–1983
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Army Western Command
Sixth United States Army
United States Army Recruiting Command
3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
Battles / warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (3)

Lieutenant General Eugene Priest Forrester (April 17, 1926 – July 25, 2012) was a senior officer in the United States Army. He served as commander of United States Army Western Command from 1981 until his retirement in 1983.