Henry Conger Pratt
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For others of the same name, see Henry Pratt (disambiguation).
Henry Conger Pratt (September 2, 1882 – April 6, 1966), professionally known as H. Conger Pratt, was a major general in the United States Army. He was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and received awards from Italy, Brazil, and England.[1] He is the only person in American military history to command both an air force wing and an army division.[2]
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Born | (1882-09-02)September 2, 1882 Fort Stanton, New Mexico Territory, US |
Died | April 6, 1966(1966-04-06) (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | Cavalry, United States Army Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps Air Service, United States Army United States Army Air Corps |
Years of service | 1904–1946 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | 2nd Wing, GHQAF Philippine Division |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
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