Edward Hamilton

1917–2006 (age 89)

U.S. Army officer

Biography

Edward Hamilton established himself as a thoughtful U.S. Army officer whose careful planning and steady courage provided a steadying hand to the units he led.

Through training programs and personal mentorship he emphasized integrity and readiness, ensuring his influence lived on in the officers who followed him to West Point and beyond.

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