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Fred K. Mahaffey | |
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 Mahaffey in 1985 | |
| Born | January 4, 1934 Clovis, New Mexico, US |
| Died | October 13, 1986 (aged 52) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1955–1986 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Readiness Command 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (4) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star (4) |
Fred Keith Mahaffey (January 4, 1934 – October 13, 1986) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Readiness Command (USCINCRED) from 1985 to 1986 before dying of cancer.