David G. Barr
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David G. Barr | |
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 Barr (left) presents Colonel David C. Erksine with the Bronze Star Medal (1945) | |
| Born | April 14, 1895 Myrtlewood, Alabama |
| Died | September 26, 1970 (aged 75) |
| Place of Burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917-1952 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | Armor Force 6th Army Group Army Ground Forces |
| Commands | 7th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
| Spouse(s) | Louise Bell Barr |
David Goodwin Barr (June 15, 1895 – September 26, 1970) was a US Army major general who took part in World War I, World War II, Chinese Civil War and Korean War. Barr thought poorly of the Republic of China and often came into conflict with Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek. He was a general in the Korean War and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (United States).([1]). He led the 7th Infantry Division and was defeated by Chinese Communist troops in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Later, he was removed from post by Matthew Ridgway. Following the war, he was appointed the commandant of United States Army Armor School.[2] Barr is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[3]
See also
[edit]Barr Memorial Library at Fort Knox, Kentucky was named after him.
References
[edit]- ^ "Valor Awards for David Barr". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Stanley Sandler (2014-01-14). The Korean War: An Encyclopedia (再版 ed.). Routledge. pp. 47–48. ISBN 978-1135767136. Retrieved 2019-08-30.47-48&rft.edition=再版&rft.pub=Routledge&rft.date=2014-01-14&rft.isbn=978-1135767136&rft.au=Stanley Sandler&rft_id=https://books.google.com/books?id=1MqlAgAAQBAJ&q=David+Goodwin+Barr++Chiang+Kai-shek&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:David G. Barr" class="Z3988">
- ^ Burial Detail: Barr, David G (Section 1, Grave 792-D – ANC Explorer
External links
[edit]- David Goodwin Bar at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website
- Generals of World War II
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- United States Army personnel of World War I
- People from Marengo County, Alabama
- United States Army personnel of the Korean War
- United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni
- United States Army War College alumni
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Army generals of World War II
- United States Army generals