Alexander Patch
Senior officer
General Alexander McCarrell Patch was a senior United States Army officer who fought in both world wars, rising to rank of general. During World War II, he commanded U.S. Army and Marine Corps forces during the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Pacific,... Wikipedia
Born: November 23, 1889, Fort Huachuca
Died: November 21, 1945 (age 55 years), Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Place of burial: West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY
Parents: Alexander Patch
Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Battles/wars: Pancho Villa Expedition; World War I; World War II
Nickname(s): "Sandy"