Creighton Abrams Jr.

War Hero

Birthday September 15, 1914

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Springfield, MA

DEATH DATE Sep 4, 1974 (59)

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About

Outstanding tank commander of World War II who became the architect of the "One War" Vietnam strategy.

Before Fame

His tanks helped to break through a wall of German troops during the Battle of the Bulge.

Trivia

He had the American military tank the M1 Abrams named after him.

Family Life

He had three sons and three daughters with his wife Julia Berthe Harvey.

Associated With

George Patton once said that Abrams was the best tank commander he had ever seen.