Leroy Suddath

Leroy Newton Suddath Jr. (February 21, 1931 – February 27, 2020) was a major general in the United States Army. He was commissioned in 1956 after graduation from the United States Military Academy.[1] Suddath served as commander of the 1st Special Operations Command before his retirement in 1988.[2][3]

Leroy Suddath
Birth nameLeroy Newton Suddath Jr.
Born(1931-02-21)February 21, 1931
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 2020(2020-02-27) (aged 89)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1956–1988
RankMajor general
Commands held1st Special Operations Command
Battles/warsVietnam War
Gulf War

Suddathon died at the age of 89 on February 27, 2020.[4]

References

  1. "Leroy Suddath - Recipient". Valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  2. "U.S.A. Airborne: 50th Anniversary, 1940-1990 - Google Books". Books.google.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  3. "Army Executive Biographies - Google Books". Books.google.ca. 1931-02-02. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  4. "Mg Army Obituary - Savannah, GA | Savannah Morning News". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.


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