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Lawrence Russell Dewey

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Lawrence Russell Dewey
At West Point in 1924
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 service1924–1961
RankMajor General
Unit3rd Cavalry Regiment
1st Armored Division
IX Corps
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Other workCIA National Board of Estimates

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

Biography

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Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Dewey was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 19, 1901.[1][2] He married Florence Powers and they 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). Lawrence, Jr. also became an officer in the military.

Dewey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1924.[1][2] 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, Dewey served in various positions with the 1st Armored Division, including Chief of Staff.[1] After the war, he attended the National War College, graduating in June 1947. He then served on the faculty of the college from July 1947 to June 1950.[3]

Dewey was subsequently assigned as Assistant Commander of the 1st Armored Division until 1951.[1] Promoted to brigadier general in July 1951,[4] he became Chief of Staff of IX Corps during the Korean War. Dewey then served in various posts until his retirement in 1961. Awards he received during his career include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart.[1][5][6]

After his retirement from the Army, he became a member of the National Board of Estimates of the Central Intelligence Agency.[5]

He died at his home in Washington, D.C., on December 18, 1994, after suffering from Parkinson's disease.[1] He is buried with Florence at Arlington National Cemetery.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Maj. Gen. Lawrence R. Dewey". The Modesto Bee. Washington. December 26, 1994. p. 41. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b Official Register of the Officers and Cadets. United States Military Academy. 1969. p. 375. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Biographical register of the officers and graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York since its establishment in 1802: Supplement, 1940–1950. Vol. IX. The Association of Graduates, U.S. Military Academy. December 1955. p. 436. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. ^ Official Army Register: United States Army Active and Retired Lists. Vol. I. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. January 1, 1954. p. 190. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Gen. Lawrence Dewey Dies: Consultant and CIA Official". The Washington Post. December 23, 1994. p. C4. ProQuest 307847799. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "Lawrence Russell Dewey". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  7. ^ Burial Detail: Dewey, Lawrence R – ANC Explorer
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