George William Casey, Sr.
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| George William Casey, Sr. | |
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| March 9, 1922 – July 7, 1970 (aged 48) | |
 George William Casey at West Point |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Cavalry Division (United States) |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) Air Medal |
George William Casey, Sr. (March 9, 1922 – July 7, 1970) was a United States Army Major General, who commanded the 1st Cavalry Division (United States), in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
On July 7, 1970, he was killed in a helicopter crash in South Vietnam.
His son George William Casey, Jr. is currently the Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
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