General Lewis Brereton

General Lewis Hyde Brereton

General Brereton was born on June 21, 1890. He died July 20, 1967. In World War II, Brereton held a number of commands. He first began in the Pacific Theater, then in 1942 moved to command the 9th Air Force in North Africa. He continued with the 9th AF when it was transferred to England and became the tactical support for the 8th AF in October 1943. In 1944, he assumed command of the First Allied Airborne Army following the D-Day invasion and held this position until the end of the war in Europe.

General Lewis Brereton on Film

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82nd Airborne in Europe 1944
101st Airborne in Europe 1944
4th Armored Division in Normandy

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