Fillmore K. Mearns

Fillmore K. Mearns
Nickname(s)Bud[1]
Born(1915-09-20)September 20, 1915
Utah, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 1997(1997-11-18) (aged 82)
South Carolina, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1938–1973
RankLieutenant General
CommandsVII Corps
25th Infantry Division
77th Artillery Group
75th Artillery Battalion, 17th Artillery Group
3rd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsSilver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (3)
RelationsBG 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.

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