Lafayette G. Pool, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American tank-crew and tank-platoon commander in World War II
Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1919
Place of Birth: San Patricio County, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 30-May-1991
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Lafayette G. Pool
- Lafayette Green Pool (July 23, 1919 – May 30, 1991) was an American tank-crew and tank-platoon commander in World War II and is widely recognized as the US tank ace of aces, credited with 12 confirmed tank kills and 258 total armoured vehicle and self-propelled gun kills, over 1,000 German soldiers killed, and 250 more taken as prisoners of war all of which took place in a combat career that covered only 81 days in action from 27 June to 15 September 1944 with three different Shermans.
- He received many medals, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Belgian Fourragère, and the French Légion d'honneur.
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