Garrison B. Coverdale, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Garrison B. Coverdale

United States general

Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1905

Date of Death: 08-Jun-1988

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Garrison B. Coverdale

  • Garrison Barkley Coverdale (July 12, 1905 Arizona - June 8, 1988 Columbus, Georgia) was a US Army Officer.
  • General Coverdale is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. Coverdale was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General on June 13, 1953.
  • From August 3, 1961 to June 30, 1966, Coverdale was Chief, Intelligence Corps. Brigadier General Coverdale served as Commander of the Tokyo-Yokohama District of the IX Corps from 1954-56 at Hardy Barracks, Tokyo.
  • In 1956 he became Deputy Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division in Tokyo at Hardy Barracks with responsibility for the Tokyo-Yokohama District.
  • General Coverdale returned to the United States in 1957 and shortly thereafter was promoted to Major General.
  • He remained on active duty until 1966.
  • In World War-2 he served in China in Army Intelligence.

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