Lee S. Gerow
| Lee Saunders Gerow | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 29, 1891 Petersburg, Virginia |
| Died |
May 19, 1982 (aged 91) Washington, D.C. |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1913-1949 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Relations | GEN Leonard T. Gerow |
Lee Saunders Gerow (March 29, 1891 - May 19, 1982) was a United States Army officer during World War II with the rank of Brigadier General. He was the younger brother of general Leonard T. Gerow.
Early years
Lee was born on March 29, 1891 in Petersburg, Virginia as a son of Leonard Rogers Gerow and Annie Eloise Saunders. He attended the Virginia Military Institute and graduated in June 18, 1913. He was also commissioned a Second lieutenant in the Regular Army on that date.
He was assigned to the 36th Infantry Regiment in 1916 and was stationed on the Mexican border at Del Rio, Texas during the Pancho Villa Expedition. Subsequently he was transferred to Fort Snelling, Minnesota, where he was appointed a Company commander. He was also promoted to the rank of Captain in the next year.
World War II
At the beginning of the World War II, Lee Gerow was appointed a commander of the newly activated 338th Infantry Regiment, which was part of the 85th Infantry Division under the command of Major general John B. Coulter. The regiment, which was stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, conducted the Basic infantry training until the end of the year 1943.
He was also promoted to the rank of the Brigadier General in that year and was also appointed Assistant Commanding General of the 85th Infantry Division.
Medals and decorations
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Silver Star |
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Legion of Merit |
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Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Mexican Border Service Medal |
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World War I Victory Medal |
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Army of Occupation of Germany Medal |
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American Defense Service Medal |
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American Campaign Medal |
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 service stars |
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World War II Victory Medal |
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French Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with Palm |
