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Ben Harrell
Harrell in c. 1968
Born(1911-03-15)15 March 1911
Medford, Oregon
Died26 July 1981(1981-07-26) (aged 70)
Monterey, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1933–1971
RankGeneral
CommandsAllied Land Forces South East Europe
Sixth United States Army
101st Airborne Division
7th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Ben Harrell (15 March 1911 – 26 July 1981) was a United States Army four star general who served as Commander, Allied Land Forces South East Europe from 1968 to 1971. A 1933 graduate of the United States Military Academy, Harrell also served as the Commander of the Sixth United States Army and the 101st Airborne Division, and as a member of the Howze Board.

During World War II, Harrell served as commanding officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal and two Bronze Star Medals. Harrell was later sent to study at the National War College in 1951, graduating in 1952.

Harrell was born in Medford, Oregon on 15 March 1911. He died in 1981 and was interred at San Francisco National Cemetery.

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References

  1. U.S. Army Register: Active and Retired Lists. Vol. I. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 1 January 1958. p. 375. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  2. "Class of 1933—Register of Graduates". Official Register of the Officers and Cadets. United States Military Academy. 1969. p. 441. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  3. Biography from Military Memorial Museum
  4. "Harrell, Ben". Nationwide Gravesite Locator. National Cemetery Administration. Retrieved 6 October 2021.


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