| Birth: | Dec. 30, 1908 | | Death: | Aug. 26, 1979 |  United States Army General. Four-star General, he was the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army from 1962 until 1964 when he was forced to retire due to a heart attack. A graduate of West Point in 1930, he fought in World War II and the Korean War, and was U.S. Commandant of Berlin from 1957 to 1959. His decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and the Legion of Merit. (bio by: Bill Heneage) Family links: Spouse: Frances Valencia Underwood Hamlett (1912 - 2000)* *Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Barksdale Hamlett | | | Burial:
United States Military Academy Post Cemetery
West Point Orange County New York, USA Plot: Section XV, Row E, Grave 052 | Maintained by: Find A Grave Record added: May 03, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 22000 |
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Thank you for your most valued service to our country. May you rest in peace. -
Robert Saulino, Sr.
Added: Dec. 30, 2012 |
God bless you on your birthday & this 2012 Christmas season, Rest in Peace. -
Thelma
Added: Dec. 30, 2012 |
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CynC
Added: Jan. 28, 2012 |
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