Alfred M. Gruenther

(1899-1983) born in Platte Center, Platte County. Youngest four-star general in U.S. history, adviser and planner to top generals in World War II, Commander of NATO, recipient of many nations' medals and honorary degrees from American universities, president of American Red Cross during his retirement, appeared on cover of Time, February 6, 1956. Consult American National Biography, Vol 9 (1999) 684-686.

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