Williston B. Palmer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States general
Date of Birth: 11-Nov-1899
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 10-Nov-1973
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Williston B. Palmer
- Williston Birkhimer Palmer (November 11, 1899 – October 11, 1973) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army (VCSA) from 1955 to 1957; Deputy Commander in Chief, United States European Command (DCINCEUR) from 1957 to 1959; and was the first Director of Military Assistance, 1959 to 1962.
- His brother Charles D.
- Palmer, was also a four-star general, the first pair of brothers in Army history to achieve this, and his grandfather, William E.
- Birkhimer was a Brigadier General and Medal of Honor recipient.
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