Alton D. Slay
American Army General
Born
1924
101 years ago
Died
November 16th, 2015
9 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served in the United States Army and rose to the rank of General. Held various leadership positions throughout a military career that spanned several decades. Participated in key operations during the Vietnam War. Contributed to the development of military strategies and training programs. Gained recognition for service in various overseas assignments.
Achieved the rank of General in the U.S. Army
Participated in the Vietnam War
Led military training programs
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