Carter B. Magruder

Carter B. Magruder
Born(1900-04-03)April 3, 1900
London, UK
DiedMarch 14, 1988(1988-03-14) (aged 87)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1918–1961
Rank General
CommandsUnited Nations Command
U.S. Forces Korea
Eighth U.S. Army
IX Corps
24th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (3)
Other workLogistics consultant

Carter Bowie Magruder (April 3, 1900 – March 14, 1988) was a United States Army general who served concurrently as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army (CINCUNC/COMUSFK/CG EUSA) from 1959 to 1961.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Biography of GEN Carter Bowie Magruder, USA". generals.dk. generals.dk Websites. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  2. ^ "Recurring logistics probles: As I have observed them by General Carter B. Magruder" (PDF). history.army.mil. U.S. Army Military History Division Websites. Retrieved April 12, 2017.