Sidney Shachnow
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Sidney Shachnow ((1934-11-23)November 23, 1934 – (2018-09-27)September 27, 2018) was a Jewish American Holocaust survivor who attained the rank of major general in United States Army.[1] He retired in 1994, after almost 40 years of active service.
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Sidney Shachnow | |
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Born | (1934-11-23)November 23, 1934 Kaunas, Lithuania |
Died | September 27, 2018(2018-09-27) (aged 83) Southern Pines, North Carolina, U.S. |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1955–1994 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School U.S. Army Berlin |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Combat Infantryman Badge Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (2) |
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