Patrick F. Cassidy

Lieutenant general Patrick Francis Cassidy (22 March 1915 – 5 January 1990) was a United States Army officer who served in World War II.

Patrick F. Cassidy
Nickname(s)Hopalong
Born(1915-03-22)22 March 1915
Died5 January 1990(1990-01-05) (aged 74)
Buried
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1940–1973
Rank Lieutenant general
Commands heldFifth United States Army
I Corps
8th Infantry Division
XVIII Airborne Corps
1st Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Military Medal (Luxembourg)

Military career

While serving as commander of the 1st Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment in the Battle of Carentan Lieutenant colonel Cassidy was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.[1] During the Battle of Bastogne he served as executive officer of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment.[2]

In 1963 Brigadier general Cassidy commanded XVIII Airborne Corps.[3]

Major general Cassidy commanded the 8th Infantry Division from April 1966 to June 1968. In August 1967 he was awarded the Military Medal, Luxembourg's highest military honor.[4]

He served as Chief of Personnel Operations from February 1968 to June 1969.[5]

Lieutenant general Cassidy served as commander of I Corps from 8 August 1969 to 26 July 1970.

In October 1971 he was appointed commander of Fifth United States Army.

In January 1973 he acted as commander of escorts for the memorial service for former President Harry S. Truman at Washington National Cathedral.[6]

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References
  1. "Patrick F. Cassidy". Military Times. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  2. Marshall, S.L.A. Bastogne: the story of the First Eight Days (PDF). U.S. Army Center of Military History. p. viii. ISBN 978-1505566055.
  3. Scheips, Paul (2005). The Role of Federal Military Forces in Domestic Disorders, 1945-1992 (PDF). US Army Center of Military History. p. 145. ISBN 9781517253783. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. "Actualités - Lëtzebuerger Arméi" (in French). Army.lu. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  5. Westmoreland, William (1977). Report of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, 1 July 1968 to 30 June 1972. Department of the Army. p. 176.
  6. Memorial Services in the Congress of the United States and Tributes in Eulogy of Harry S. Truman, Late President of the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1973. p. 89.
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