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Underwood, Gen. George Jr.

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Underwood, Gen. George Jr.

August 21, 2026

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General George Vernon Underwood, Jr. (1913–1984) was a United States Army officer whose career spanned nearly 36 years and culminated in four-star rank. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1937 and entered the Coast Artillery. Before and during World War…

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