Geoffrey Keyes | |
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Nickname(s) | "Geoff"[1] |
Born | Fort Bayard, New Mexico, U.S. | October 30, 1888
Died | September 17, 1967 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 78)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1913–1950 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-3561 |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands | Third United States Army Seventh United States Army II Corps I Armored Corps 9th Armored Division |
Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Geoffrey Keyes (October 30, 1888 – September 17, 1967) was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer who served with distinction in Sicily and Italy during World War II.