Albert Watson II, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States general
Date of Birth: 05-Jan-1909
Place of Birth: Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 14-Mar-1993
Profession: diplomat
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Albert Watson II
- Albert Watson II (January 5, 1909 – March 19, 1993) was a United States Army lieutenant general.
- He participated in World War II and fought in a number of significant battles in the Pacific Theater, including the Battle of Okinawa.
- From May 1961 to January 1963, Watson served as Commandant of Berlin and commanded American military forces there when construction of the Berlin Wall began.
- A major diplomatic incident occurred when members of Watson's staff were refused access to East Berlin.
- Riots also broke out during his tenure following the death of Peter Fechter.
- From 1964 to 1965, Watson filled the position of Commissioner of the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands.
- He increased Ryuku autonomy but ultimately spoke against the significant lessening of American administration authority in the Ryukyus.
- Watson received two Army Distinguished Service Medals during his career.
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