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Clift Andrus

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Clift Andrus

Birth
Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Death
29 Sep 1968 (aged 77)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Section 7, Grave 8166
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United States Army General. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1912, he became a Major General 1945, and retired in 1952. During World War II, from 1942 to 1944, he was commanding officer of the Artillery 1st Division, and from 1944 to 1945 he was commanding general of the 1st Division Northwest Europe. For his service, he received the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medals, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Soldier's Medal, and the Bronze Star. He was the son of Colonel Edwin Proctor Andrus.
United States Army General. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1912, he became a Major General 1945, and retired in 1952. During World War II, from 1942 to 1944, he was commanding officer of the Artillery 1st Division, and from 1944 to 1945 he was commanding general of the 1st Division Northwest Europe. For his service, he received the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medals, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Soldier's Medal, and the Bronze Star. He was the son of Colonel Edwin Proctor Andrus.

Bio by: Barry Charles

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  • Originally Created by: Barry Charles
  • Added: Jul 21, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9149959/clift-andrus: accessed ), memorial page for Clift Andrus (12 Oct 1890–29 Sep 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9149959, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.