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John R. Deane, Jr.
1919Jun, 8

John R. Deane, Jr.

John R. Deane, Jr., American general (d. 2013)
John Russell Deane Jr. (June 8, 1919 – July 18, 2013) was a highly decorated United States Army officer who rose to the rank of general and served as commander of the United States Army Materiel Command.

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    Treaty of Versailles

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    Turkish War of Independence

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