Jay Leland Benedict
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Jay Leland Benedict (April 14, 1882 – September 16, 1953) was a United States Army major general and superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1938–1940).
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Jay Leland Benedict | |
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Born | (1882-04-14)April 14, 1882 Hastings, Nebraska |
Died | September 16, 1953 (1953-09-17) (aged 71) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1904–1946 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | 12th Infantry Regiment (United States) Superintendent, United States Military Academy |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
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