Sereno Elmer Brett | |
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| Born | October 31, 1891 Portland, Oregon, US |
| Died | September 9, 1952 (aged 60) Santa Barbara, California, US |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1943 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-4630 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 326th Tank Battalion 5th Armored Division |
| Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) |
Sereno Elmer Brett (October 31, 1891 – September 9, 1952) was a highly decorated brigadier general in the United States Army who fought in both World War I and World War II and played a key, if little recognized today, role in the development of armored warfare along with the creation of the U.S. Interstate Highway. He was also a lifelong friend of U.S. President, and former army colleague, Dwight D. Eisenhower.