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Fred A. Gorden
Born February 22, 1940(1940-02-22) (age 85)
Place of birth Anniston, Alabama U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1962–1996
Rank Major general
Commands held 25th Infantry Division, Army Military District of Washington, Commandant of Cadets

Fred Augustus Gorden (born February 22, 1940) is a retired major general in the United States Army.[1][2] He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1962 and was the first African-American to serve as Commandant of Cadets.[3][4]

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