Ralph Eaton

Ralph Eaton
Nickname(s) Doc
Born (1898-08-05)August 5, 1898
Bloomington, IL, U.S.
Died May 1, 1986
Asheville, NC, U.S.
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Brigadier general
Commands held Chief of Staff, 82nd Airborne Division
Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps
Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2)

Ralph "Doc" Parker Eaton was a United States Army Brigadier General, serving most notably during World War II in the European Theater.

Life

On August 5, 1898, Eaton was born in Bloomington, IL, and later went on to attend the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1924. Eaton's most notable role was serving as the Chief of Staff of both the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps for General Matthew Ridgway. His decorations included the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and the Army Distinguished Service Medal.[1] His other roles included a War Department Manpower Board Chairman, and Staff Secretary for the Caribbean Command. Eaton retired from the Army in 1954 and died on May 1, 1986.

Career

References

  1. Military Times/Hall of Valor
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