John A. Samford

1905–1968 (age 63)

Military General

About John A. Samford

John A. Samford (1905–1968) lived to age 63. They were a military general. Born in Hagerman, they died in Washington, D.C.. They are buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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