Richard G. Stilwell
1917–1991 (age 74)
United States Army general
Biography
Richard G. Stilwell was a senior United States Army leader whose assignments spanned the globe in an era defined by world war, postwar occupation, and the Cold War, and he brought thoughtful staff work and operational insight to each command.
He also served as a mentor to a new generation of officers, maintaining ties with the academy and veterans alike, and he took pride in supporting families who shared the burdens of service.