Donald Prentice Booth
Donald Prentice Booth | |
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General Booth as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands in 1961 | |
| Born | 21 December 1902 Albany, New York |
| Died | 30 October 1993 (aged 90) Santa Barbara, California |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1926-1962 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Persian Gulf Command 28th Infantry Division 9th Infantry Division Ryukyu Islands IX Corps Fourth United States Army |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class |
Donald Prentice Booth (21 December 1902 – 30 October 1993) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. During World War II he was the US Army's youngest theater commander. After World War II he was known for his commands of the 28th Infantry Division, the 9th Infantry Division and the Fourth United States Army. In addition, he served as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands from 1958 to 1961.