Lawrence Russell Dewey

Lawrence Russell Dewey (May 19, 1901 – December 18, 1994) was a major general in the United States Army.

Not to be confused with Lawrence Duhé.
Lawrence Russell Dewey
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Birth nameLawrence Russell Dewey
Born(1901-05-19)May 19, 1901
Des Moines, Iowa
DiedDecember 18, 1994(1994-12-18) (aged 93)
Washington, D.C.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1939-1961
Unit3rd Cavalry Regiment
1st Armored Division
IX Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
RelationsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Other workCIA National Board of Estimates.

Biography

Dewey was born in Des Moines, Iowa.[1] He married Florence Powers and had four children. Lawrence Russell Dewey,Jr.; Florence"Cici" Powers Dewey(Mrs.Francis J.Hughes); Donald Herbert Dewey; Elizabeth Hazard Dewey(Mrs.Christopher L. Vance) Their son, Lawrence, Jr., also became an officer in the military. Dewey died on December 18, 1994 in Washington, D.C. and is buried with Florence at Arlington National Cemetery.

Dewey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1924. From 1933 to 1939, he served as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Evan Harris Humphrey. In 1939, he was assigned as a troop commander in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment.

During World War II, he served in various positions with the 1st Armored Division, including Chief of Staff. Following the war, he was named Assistant Divisional Commander until 1951. From there, he became Chief of Staff of the IX Corps during the Korean War. He served in various posts until his retirement in 1961. Awards he received during his career include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart.

After his retirement from the Army, he became a member of the National Board of Estimates of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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References
  1. "Lawrence Russell Dewey". Arlington Cemetery.net. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
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