George S' Patton Jr

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George S. Patton Jr

• Famous General

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Birthplace/Dates of Life

• Patton was born in San Gabriel, California
• Patton was born November 11,1885-December 21,1945

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Early Childhood Life

• Introduced to bible and Shakespeare
• Wanted to be a hero and general
• Intelligent child

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Middle Childhood/Early Adult Life

• Attended Virginia Military school for 1 year
• Transferred to WestPoint
• Failed WestPoint
• Was re-graduated at WestPoint

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Family Life

• Fathers name was George S. Patton
• Moms name was Ruth Wilson

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Obstacles

• Suffered from Dyslexia
• Never learned basic skills
• Wounded by a machine gun

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Accomplishments and Awards

• 2 distinguished cross medals
• 3 distinguished service medals
• 2 silver stars
• 3 bronze stars
• 1 purple heart
• 4 oak leaf clusters
• Legion of Merit

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Why Are They A Hero

• Commanded western task force
• Commanded the seventh army
• Helped liberate the capitol of Sicily
• Involved in invasion of Normandy
• Helped free Northern France

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Why I Think They Are A Hero

• Helped out army a lot
• Great general
• War hero

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Extra Info

• In army from 1909-1945
• Nickname was old blood and guts
• Mexican gave him the nickname Bandito
• Commanded tanks in world war 1
• Command Sherman tanks
• Also commanded British troops