Edwin D. Patrick
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| MG Edwin D. Patrick | |
|---|---|
| January 11, 1894 – March 14, 1945 (aged 51) | |
| Place of birth | Tell City, Indiana |
| Place of death | near Montalban, Luzon |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1915-1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 14th Machine Gun Battalion 15th Infantry Division |
| Commands held | 6th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Purple Heart |
Major General Edwin D. Patrick was an American general who was the commander of the 6th Infantry Division during World War II.
[edit] Biography
Patrick was commissioned in the Indiana National Guard in 1915 following his graduation from college. He fought in World War I and participated in the Saint Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensive. [1]
During World War II, Patrick served on the staff of Admiral William Halsey for a brief period and then became Chief of Staff of General Walter Krueger's 6th Army. [2] He was the commander of the task forces in the battles of Wakde and Noemfoor. Afterwards, he was given command of the 6th Infantry Division. [3]
He was killed in action on 14 March 1945 during the Philippines campaign of 1944-45 while leading his division. He was one of only three division commanders to die in combat action in World War II. [4] Patrick was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and a Navy transport ship, The SS General Edwin D. Patrick (AP-124), was named in his honor.
[edit] References
- Heef, Wilson A. (1995). Twentieth Century Warrior: The Life and Service of Major General Edwin D. Patrick. Nebraska: Shippensburg. ISBN 0942597818
