Nickname(s) Doc Died May 1, 1986 | Name Ralph Eaton Rank Brigadier general | |
Born August 5, 1898
Bloomington, IL, U.S. ( 1898-08-05 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars World War I
World War II Education United States Military Academy Commands held 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps | ||
Service/branch United States Army Battles and wars World War I, World War II | ||
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Ralph "Doc" Parker Eaton was a United States Army Brigadier General, serving most notably during World War II in the European Theater.
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Life
On August 5, 1898, Eaton was born in Bloomington, IL, and later went on to attend the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1924. Eaton's most notable role was serving as the Chief of Staff of both the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps for General Matthew Ridgway. His decorations included the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and the Army Distinguished Service Medal. His other roles included a War Department Manpower Board Chairman, and Staff Secretary for the Caribbean Command. Eaton retired from the Army in 1954 and died on May 1, 1986.
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