Fillmore K. Mearns | |
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Nickname(s) | Bud[1] |
Born | Utah, U.S. | September 20, 1915
Died | November 18, 1997 South Carolina, U.S. | (aged 82)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1938–1973 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | VII Corps 25th Infantry Division 77th Artillery Group 75th Artillery Battalion, 17th Artillery Group 3rd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (3) |
Relations | BG Robert W. Mearns (father) |
Fillmore Kennady "Ken" Mearns[2][3] (September 20, 1915 – November 18, 1997) was a United States Army lieutenant general who served as commander of the 25th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War and later as commander of VII Corps in West Germany.