| Ralph Eaton | |
|---|---|
| File:Col Ralph "Doc" Eaton 82nd Airborne Division Chief of Staff.jpg | |
| Nickname | Doc |
| Born | August 5, 1898 |
| Died | May 1, 1986 |
| Place of birth | Bloomington, IL, U.S. |
| Place of death | Asheville, NC, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank |
 Brigadier general |
| Commands held |
Chief of Staff, 82nd Airborne Division Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Ralph "Doc" Parker Eaton was a United States Army Brigadier General, serving most notably during World War II in the European Theater.
Lifetime[]
On August 5, 1898, Eaton was born in Bloomington, IL, and later went on to attend the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1924. Eaton's most notable role was serving as the Chief of Staff of both the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps for General Matthew Ridgway. His other roles included a War Department Manpower Board Chairman, and Staff Secretary for the Caribbean Command. Eaton decided to retire from the Army in 1954, and 31 years later passed away May 1, 1986.
Career[]
Eaton seated front, far right
- Chief of Staff, 82nd Airborne Division [Italy]
- Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps [North West Europe]
- Chairman of 7th Section, War Department Manpower Board
- Staff Secretary, Caribbean Command
References[]
- http://www.generals.dk/general/Eaton/Ralph_Parker/USA.html
- http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../units/18th%20US%20AB%20Corps.htm
- http://www.history.army.mil/documents/ETO-OB/82ABD-ETO.htm
- http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=uialumni&id=I4307
- http://www.faqs.org/people-search/ralph-eaton/#b
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