Edward Meyer

War Hero

Birthday December 11, 1928

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Oct 13, 2020 (91)

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About

U.S. Army General and Vietnam War Commander who became U.S. Army Chief of Staff in 1979.

Before Fame

He was commissioned as a second lieutenant and was assigned a platoon in the Korean War.

Trivia

He commanded the first Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam and participated in intense fighting during the Tet Offensive.

Family Life

He had five children with his wife, Carol McCunniff.

Associated With

His son-in-law was the drummer for Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd.