William Kelly Harrison Jr. (September 7, 1895 – May 25, 1987) was a highly decorated officer in United States Army with the rank of Lieutenant General. A graduate of the West Point Military Academy, he rose through the ranks to Brigadier general during World War II and distinguished himself in combat several times, while served as Assistant Division Commander, 30th Infantry Division during Normandy Campaign or Battle of the Bulge. Harrison was decorated with Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest decoration of the United States military for bravery in combat, for his actions during the Operation Cobra.
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1897 Washington, D.C., US
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1987 (aged 89) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, US
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