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1801 Prince Frederick Charles Alexander of Prussia (German: Friedrich Karl Alexander; 29 June 1801 â 21 January 1883) was a younger son of Frederick William III of Prussia. He served as a Prussian general for much of his adult life and became the first Herrenmeister (Grand Master) of the Order of Saint John after its restoration as a chivalric order. Nevertheless, he is perhaps remembered more often for his patronage of art and for his sizable collections of art and armor.
1831 William Thomas Clark (June 29, 1831 â October 12, 1905) was an American soldier and politician, serving as a general in the Union army during the American Civil War and as a postbellum U.S. Congressman.
1858 George Washington Goethals (June 29, 1858 â January 21, 1928) was a United States Army General and civil engineer, best known for his administration and supervision of the construction and the opening of the Panama Canal. He was the State Engineer of New Jersey and the Acting Quartermaster General of the United States Army.
1906 Heinz Harmel (29 June 1906 â 2 September 2000) was a German SS commander during the Nazi era. He commanded the 10th SS Panzer Division Frundsberg during World War II. Harmel was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.
1907 Ivan Danilovich Chernyakhovsky (29 June 1907 â 18 February 1945) was the youngest ever Soviet general of the army. For his leadership during World War II he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union twice. He died from wounds received outside Königsberg at age 37 while in command of the 3rd Belorussian Front.
1922 John William “Jack” Vessey Jr. (June 29, 1922 â August 18, 2016) was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of general, and was most notable for his service as the tenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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