Anthony McAuliffe
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 49 years ago |
| Date of birth | July 2,1898 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Washington |
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| United States | |
| Date of died | August 11,1975 |
| Died | Washington |
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| United States | |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Commands helds | United States Army Europe |
| Seventh United States Army | |
| Chemical Corps | |
| 103rd Infantry Division | |
| Job | Army officer |
| Education | United States Military Academy |
| US Army War College | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
| Legion of Merit | |
| Silver Star | |
| Bronze Star Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Medal | |
| Battleswar | World War II |
| Command held | United States Army Europe; Seventh United States Army; Chemical Corps; 103rd Infantry Division |
| Rank | General |
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| ID | 530121 |
Anthony McAuliffe Life story
Anthony Clement "Nuts" McAuliffe was a senior United States Army officer who earned fame as the acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He is celebrated for his one-word reply to a German surrender ultimatum: "Nuts!"
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