George Grunert

George Grunert
Born(1881-07-21)July 21, 1881
White Haven, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 12, 1971(1971-01-12) (aged 89)
San Antonio, Texas
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898–1945
RankLieutenant general
Service number0-1534
UnitCavalry Branch
CommandsEastern Defense Command
Second Service Corps Area
First United States Army
Sixth Service Corps Area
Philippine Department
26th Cavalry Regiment
10th Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
World War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart

George Grunert (July 21, 1881 – January 12, 1971) was a United States Army cavalry officer who worked his way up through the ranks from private to retirement as a lieutenant general. His 47-year career extended from the Spanish–American War to the end of World War II.