Donald Prentice Booth

Donald Prentice Booth
General Booth as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands in 1961
Born(1902-12-21)December 21, 1902
Albany, New York
DiedOctober 30, 1993 (1993-10-31) (aged 90)
Santa Barbara, California
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1926-1962
Rank Lieutenant general
CommandsPersian Gulf Command
28th Infantry Division
9th Infantry Division
Ryukyu Islands
Fourth United States Army
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class

Donald Prentice Booth (December 21, 1902 – October 30, 1993) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. During World War II he was the US Army's youngest theater commander. After World War II he was known for his commands of the 28th Infantry Division, the 9th Infantry Division and the Fourth United States Army. In addition, he served as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands from 1958 to 1961.