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Geroge Patton

I am going to talk about the Patton?s life in general.
This includes his child hood, education, his military
career, and his involvement in the world wars.
George was born on a ranch on November 11, 1885 in San
Gabriel, California. He went to school in Pasadena and
later to the Virginia Military Institute from 1903-1904. He
was not a good student, but he was an excellent sailor. He
was also a great track athlete. He took part in the
Olympics at Stockholm in 1912 and set a world record in
target shooting. He also won first or second place in
swimming, horsemanship, and racing.

On May 26, 1910 George married Beatrice Ayer of Boston.
They had 1 son and 2 daughters. The son went to West Point
in 1942 and both daughters married army men.
In 1904 he was appointed to the United States Military
Academy. He graduated in 1909 and was commissioned to
second lieutenant of Calvary.

He was first involved in an expedition in Mexico as an
aide to General Pershing in 1917. He was a member of
Pershing?s staff and went to France and studied French Tank
Tactics and the French Tank School.

During World War 1, he started a tank training school
and commanded a tank brigade. He was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for his courge, energy, and
intelligence in directing the advance of his brigade in
1918. From 1919-1928, he commanded and trained several
different brigade units around the United States. From
1928-1931, he served in... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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