Welborn G. Dolvin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Welborn G. Dolvin

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 08-Feb-1916

Place of Birth: Siloam, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 17-May-1991

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Welborn G. Dolvin

  • Welborn Griffin Dolvin Sr.
  • (February 8, 1916 – May 17, 1991) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.
  • He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
  • He is the recipient of Distinguished Service Cross and four Silver Stars.
  • He served as Commander of the XXIV Corps from 1971 to 1972.
  • Dolvin is one of the 50 most top decorated American veterans.Dolvin was married to Cynthia Kent Burress, the daughter of Lieutenant General Withers A.
  • Burress, on 1949.
  • They had three children and four grandchildren. Dolvin died on May 17, 1991, due to cardiac arrhythmia related to asthma.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.

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