Withers A. Burress

Withers A. Burress
Nickname(s)"Pinky"
Born(1894-11-24)November 24, 1894
Richmond, Virginia, United States
DiedJune 13, 1977(1977-06-13) (aged 82)
Arlington, Virginia, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1916–1954
RankLieutenant General
Service number0-4812
UnitInfantry Branch
CommandsFirst United States Army
VII Corps
United States Army Infantry School
VI Corps
United States Constabulary
100th Infantry Division
Virginia Military Institute
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Lieutenant General Withers Alexander Burress (November 24, 1894 – June 13, 1977) was United States Army officer who was a graduate and commandant of the Virginia Military Institute as well as a combat commander in World War I and World War II.