Carl R. Gray Jr.
Carl R. Gray Jr. (April 14, 1889 – December 2, 1955) was an American United States Army general who served as the Administrator of Veterans Affairs from 1948 to 1953.[1][2]
Carl R. Gray Jr. | |
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3rd Administrator of Veterans Affairs | |
In office January 1, 1948 – June 30, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Omar Bradley |
Succeeded by | Harvey V. Higley |
Personal details | |
Born | Wichita, Kansas | April 14, 1889
Died | December 2, 1955 66) Saint Paul, Minnesota | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Military career | |
Place of burial | Willow River Cemetery, Wisconsin |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1953 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-129452 |
Unit | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
Commands held | 1st Military Railway Service |
Battles/wars | World War II: |
Awards | |
References
- "The Jewish Veteran". 1945. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- "The Mason City Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa on December 2, 1955 · Page 2". Newspapers.com. 1955-12-02. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
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