Willard Pearson

Willard Pearson
BG Pearson briefs troops before Operation Eagle Bait, 1966
Born(1915-07-04)July 4, 1915
DiedMarch 6, 1996 (1996-03-07) (aged 80)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1938–1973
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
V Corps
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Star

Willard Pearson (July 4, 1915 – March 6, 1996) was a United States Army Lieutenant General who served as commander of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War and later as commander of V Corps.