George Bibb Pickett

Background

Pickett, George Bibb was born on March 20, 1918 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of George B. and Marie (Dow) Pickett.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1941. Student National WarColl., 1959-1960.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1941, advanced through grades to major general, 1966. Instructor Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1947-1950, instructor Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia, 1956-1959. Commanding officer 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1961-1963.

Chief of staff Combat Development Command, 1963-1966. Commanding general 2d infantry division, Korea, 1966-1967. Retired, 1973;field representative National Rifle Association, 1973-1985.

Membership

Member Sons of the American Revolution (president Ala.

Connections

Married Beryl Arlene Robinson, December 27, 1941.; married Rachel Copeland Peeples, July 1981. Children: Barbara Pickett Harrell, James, Kathleen, Thomas.

Father:

George B. Pickett

Mother:

Marie (Dow) Pickett

Spouse:

Beryl Arlene Robinson

Spouse:

Rachel Copeland Peeples

child:

Thomas Pickett

child:

James Pickett

child:

Kathleen Pickett

child:

Barbara Pickett Harrell Pickett