Willard Ames Holbrook Jr.

War Hero

Birthday May 31, 1898

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Arizona

DEATH DATE Jul 1, 1986 (88)

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About

U.S. Army brigadier general who commanded a unit of the 11th Armored Division during World War II.

Before Fame

He was born in Arizona and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1918.

Trivia

He served as commander of the 12th Armored Division between July and December of 1945.

Family Life

He married Helen Herr. The couple had three children: Joanne, Willard, and Marion.

Associated With

He and Henry Ford II both participated in World War II.

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