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- Birth nameGeorge Smith Patton IV
- George S. Patton IV was born on December 24, 1923 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Joanne Holbrook. He died on June 27, 2004 in Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA.
- SpouseJoanne Holbrook(June 15, 1952 - June 27, 2004) (his death, 5 children)
- Son of George S. Patton.
- Both father and son commanded the Second Armored Division.
- A graduate of West Point, his decorations included the Distinguished Service Cross with one oak leaf cluster, the Silver Star with one oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Purple Heart.
- Retired from the US Army at the rank of major general (2 stars).
- Even though his father was a 'Jr.', there was no George S. Patton III. Following the death of his father, he legally dropped the Roman numeral from his name.
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