BEATRICE AYER (Jan 12 1886- Sept 30, 1953). Married George S. Patton Junior on May 26, 1910 remained married till the General's death on December 21, 1945.
His father was lawyer and his mother was a homemaker from a wealthy California land owning family. Because of hard times George's father foresake a military career like all of his family members. He hoped his son Georgie would continue the tradition, which he did. It should be noted that Gen. Pattons son also chose a military career and gained the rank of General.
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At different times during the war he commanded the Third, Seventh and the Fifteenth US Armies.
His son, also named George S. Patton commanded the 11ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) Blackhorse in Vietnam in 1968. He just passed away this century.
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His father was George Smith Patton Jr, and his mother was Ruth Wilson.
BEATRICE AYER (Jan 12 1886- Sept 30, 1953). Married George S. Patton Junior on May 26, 1910 remained married till the General's death on December 21, 1945.
General George S. Patton had a sister named Nita. He had no other siblings. He did have 3 kids of his own, one of whom was named after him and became a soldier too.
Advance, Advance, and continue to Advance forward until victory.
His father was lawyer and his mother was a homemaker from a wealthy California land owning family. Because of hard times George's father foresake a military career like all of his family members. He hoped his son Georgie would continue the tradition, which he did. It should be noted that Gen. Pattons son also chose a military career and gained the rank of General.
horse riding ; hunting ; smoking cigars ; military history
He was an extremely unhappy character. Before WWII, a newspaper states:"George Pattons, doom and gloom for this poor chap."Not many people seem to know this, but his like was extremely different than before.
Not the highest. Highest is General of the Armies. He was one step below, which is just a General
All of his belongings and his dog Willie where sent back to the US to his wife Beatrice