John N. Brandenburg
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BornApril 29, 1929
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJanuary 14, 2020 (aged 90)
Canton, Georgia, U.S.
Canton, Georgia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
John N. Brandenburg | |
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| Born | April 29, 1929 Enid, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | January 14, 2020 (aged 90) Canton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1951–1984 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | I Corps 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
John Nelson Brandenburg (April 29, 1929 – January 14, 2020) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was commander of I Corps at Fort Lewis from 1981 to 1984. He was also a commander of the 101st Airborne Division (1978–1980).[1][2]
Brandenburg died at his home in Canton, Georgia, on January 14, 2020. He was 90.[3]
