Lauris Norstad

Lauris Norstad
General Lauris Norstad
Born(1907-03-24)March 24, 1907
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 1988(1988-09-12) (aged 81)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
United States Air Force
Years of service1930–1947 (Army)
1947–1963 (Air Force)
Rank General
CommandsSupreme Allied Commander Europe
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards

Lauris Norstad (March 24, 1907 – September 12, 1988) was an American general officer in the United States Army and United States Air Force.

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