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Edward Almond

Edward Mallory Almond (December 12, 1892 - June 11, 1979) was an American military officer best known as the commander of the United States Army X Corps during the Korean War.

Born in Luray, Virginia, Almond graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1915 and became an infantry officer in 1916, serving in France during the final months of World War I.

During World War II, Almond commanded the US 92nd Infantry Division of African-American and Japanese-American soldiers in Europe, which played a major role in the Italian campaign of 1944-1945.

In 1946, Almond was transferred to Tokyo and became Deputy Chief of Staff of the Far Eastern Command under Douglas MacArthur.

In 1950, MacArthur placed Almond in charge of the X Corps, the main landing force in the invasions of Incheon and Wonsan.

In July 1951, Almond became head of the Army War College. He retired in 1953 and worked in insurance until his death in 1979.

Almond is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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