Maurice E. Curts

1898–1976 (age 78)

Military Officer

Biography

Maurice E. Curts was a military officer who approached each assignment with precision and a calm determination, always seeking to understand the broader implications of his decisions. His thoughtful leadership helped guide the services through a period of evolving global responsibilities.

Resting in Arlington National Cemetery, Curts's legacy endures through the many lives he influenced, remembered for his careful stewardship and steadfast devotion to duty.

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