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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1967

Page

8

Abrams Named Westmoreland Deputy in Vietnam Command

President Johnson designated Gen. Creighton W. Abrams Jr. as deputy to Gen. William C. Westmoreland in Vietnam, while Lt. Gen. Ralph E. Haines will become vice chief of staff. The reshuffle also moves Lt. Gen. Bruce Palmer to Vietnam and reassings Gen. John Heintges to Europe. Abrams said he will serve as Westmoreland’s assistant across duties.

Washington Creighton W. Abrams Jr Vietnam Johnson Abram William C. Westmoreland White House Pentagon Abrams Westmoreland George S. Patton Patton Abe Abrams West Point Air Force Curtis E. Lemay Army Ralph E. Haines Haines 3Rd Corps Ft. Hood Tex No.2 Bruce Palmer John Heintges U.S. Army Europe

Abrams Leads Tank Battalion Through European Campaign

Abrams commanded a tank battalion in Europe from Normandy onward. His unit often pressed ahead of Patton’s 3rd Army and was cut off at times. They led the breakthrough to Bastogne relieving Gen McAuliffe and the American defenders at the siege.

Abrams Europe Patton Bastogne Anthony C. McAuliffe

Abrams Decorated with High Honors and Family Ties

Abrams received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star along with medals from Britain France and Korea. He is married to Julia Harvey and the couple has six children.

Abrams Britain France Korea Julian Harvey

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