George Patton IV

George Patton IV
Patton in 1977
Birth nameGeorge Smith Patton IV
Born(1923-12-24)December 24, 1923
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 2004(2004-06-27) (aged 80)
South Hamilton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1942–1980
RankMajor general
Commands2nd Armored Division
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
2nd Medium Tank Battalion
Battles / wars
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Purple Heart
RelationsGeorge S. Patton (father)
Beatrice Ayer Patton (mother)
George Smith Patton (grandfather)
Frederick Ayer (grandfather)
Louise Ayer Hatheway (aunt)
Mark Gordon (first cousin once removed)
Benjamin Patton (son)
Other workFarmer
The Fighting Pattons (co-author)

George Smith Patton IV (December 24, 1923 – June 27, 2004) was a major general in the United States Army and the son of World War II General George S. Patton Jr. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.