Background
Blanchard, George Samuel was born on April 3, 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George S. and Elizabeth (Blanchard) Blanchard.
Blanchard, George Samuel was born on April 3, 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George S. and Elizabeth (Blanchard) Blanchard.
Student, American University, 1938—1940. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1944. Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1948.
Graduate Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School, 1966.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, Army of the United States, 1944; advanced through grades to general, Army of the United States, 1975; served as company commander and staff officer, Europe, 1944-1947; adviser, Taiwan, 1955-1957; with 82d Airborne Division, United States, 1958-1960; with 82d Airborne Division, Korea, 1961-1962; with 82d Airborne Division, Vietnam, 1966-1968; commander 82d Airborne division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1970-1972; member Pentagon staff, 1962-1966, 68-70; commanding general VII Corps United States Army Europe, 1973-1975; commander in chief United States Army Europe, 1975; retired, 1979. Past president World United Service Organizations, General Analysis, Inc. Board directors Atlantic Council United States.
Vice chairman Literacy Council Moore County. Member Association United States Army, Retired Officers Association (past president), Veterans of Foreign Wars, United States Society French Legion of Honor, National Military Families Association.
Son of and Elizabeth (Blanchard) B. Married Beth Howard, June 9, 1944. Children: Kate E. (Mistress Ronald Hausner), Marylou C. (Mistress John Hennessey), Deborah E. (Mistress Eberhard Roell), Blythe H. (Mistress Charles Watkins).