Louis C. Menetrey

Louis C. Menetrey
Menetrey as commander of U.S. forces in South Korea, circa 1990
Born(1929-08-19)August 19, 1929
Hollywood, California
DiedJanuary 14, 2009(2009-01-14) (aged 79)
Niceville, Florida
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1953–1990
Rank General
CommandsU.N. Command/U.S. Forces Korea/Eighth Army
Fifth Army
4th Infantry Division
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal with OLC
Silver Star with OLC
Legion of Merit with OLC
Other workconsultant

Louis Charles Menetrey (August 19, 1929 – January 14, 2009) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander in Chief, ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army (CINCUNC/CINCCFC/COMUSFK/CG EUSA) from 1987 to 1990.


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