John N. Brandenburg Explained

John N. Brandenburg
Birth Date:29 April 1929
Birth Place:Enid, Oklahoma
Death Place:Canton, Georgia
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1951–1984
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:I Corps
101st Airborne Division
Battles:Korean War
Vietnam War
Awards:Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

John Nelson Brandenburg (April 29, 1929 – January 14, 2020) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was commander of I Corps at Fort Lewis from 1981 to 1984. He was also a commander of the 101st Airborne Division (1978–1980).[1] [2]

Brandenburg died at his home in Canton, Georgia, on January 14, 2020. He was 90.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Delta. Sigma Nu. 1990. v. 107–109. Sigma Nu Fraternity. 2015-05-18.
  2. Book: Army executive biographies. United States. Dept. of the Army. 1985. Headquarters, Dept. of the Army. 2015-05-18.
  3. News: Lieutenant General John Nelson Brandenburg. Darby Funeral Home. January 2020. January 19, 2020.