AKA Earle Gilmore Wheeler

Born: 13-Jan-1908
Birthplace: Washington, DC
Died: 18-Dec-1975
Location of death: Frederick, MD
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Remains: Buried, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Military

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1964-70

Military service: US Army (1932-70, Gen.)

Wife: Frances Howell (until his death, d. 2004, one son)
Son: Gilmore Wheeler ("Bim")

    University: US Military Academy, West Point (1932)

    Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (1964-70)
    US Army Chief of Staff (1962-64)
    US Defense Department Deputy Commander, US Forces in Europe (1962)
    Bronze Star
    Croix de Guerre
    French Legion of Honor
    Legion of Merit

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