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These are the 9 general officers who have earned five stars - We Are The Mighty

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On December 15, 1944, the United States Congress awarded the first five star rank to Admiral William D. Leahy. General George C Marshall was awarded his 5th star the next day. These are the dates of rank for those awarded a 5th star:
•Admiral William D. Leahy, Chair of the Chiefs of Staff: (December 15, 1944)
•General George C. Marshall: (December 16, 1944)
•Admiral Ernest J. King: (December 17, 1944)
•General Douglas MacArthur: (December 18, 1944)
•Admiral Chester W. Nimitz: (December 19, 1944)
•General Dwight D. Eisenhower: (December 20, 1944)
•General Henry H. Arnold: (December 21, 1944)
•Admiral William F. Halsey: (December 11, 1945)
•General Omar N. Bradley: (September 20, 1950).

These are the 9 general officers who have earned five stars - We Are The Mighty

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SPC Douglas Bolton

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Great people.

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PVT Mark Zehner

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Awesome!

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I saw one in POTUS Reagan's Parade 81, GOA Bradley. I believe he died not much later, a few months. Even at Parade Rest, my peripheral picked up on Flag. Don't see those often. Never on a Marine base for me at least.

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These are the 9 general officers who have earned five stars - We Are The Mighty

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