Neal Creighton Sr.
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Neal Creighton Sr.
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| Born | 11 July 1930 |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. |
| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1953–1984 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Infantry Division 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
Neal Creighton Sr. (11 July 1930 – 15 September 2020) was a major general of the United States Army who led the 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment during the 1968 Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War.[1][2][3] Creighton was also the CEO and president of The Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation from 1986 to 1999.[2][4]
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