David E. Grange Jr.

David Ellsworth Grange Jr. (April 9, 1925 – September 11, 2022) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.He joined the United States Army in June 1943 and served as an enlisted parachute infantryman in Europe, taking part in the Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe Campaigns as a member of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment.[2] Grange is among the few paratroopers in United States Army history to make three combat jumps—one during World War II (Southern France) and two in Korea (the Battle of Yongju and Operation Tomahawk).[3] His son, David L. Grange, also went on to serve as a United States Army general officer.[4] Lieutenant General Grange's numerous decorations, medals and badges include: General Grange was an inaugural member of the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame[5] and the U.S. Army Officer Candidate Hall of Fame.

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