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Samuel
Knox
Eaton

Born:

, 

North Carolina

Samuel Eaton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Department of Defense

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1964
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Samuel Knox Eaton, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Department of Defense from 1960 to 1964.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Joint Military Assistance Group, Greece

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Samuel Knox Eaton, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the Joint Military Assistance Group, Greece, from 1966 to 1969.