Omar N. Bradley (1893–1981)
Author of A Soldier's Story
About the Author
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Works by Omar N. Bradley
Associated Works
War No More: Three Centuries of American Antiwar and Peace Writing (2016) — Contributor — 90 copies, 1 review
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Bradley, Omar Nelson
- Birthdate
- 1893-02-12
- Date of death
- 1981-04-08
- Burial location
- Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA (Section 30, Lot 428-1 Grid AA-39)
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Clark, Missouri, USA (birth)
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Occupations
- soldier
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Administrator of Veterans Affairs - Organizations
- United States Army
Veterans Administration
Joint Chiefs of Staff - Awards and honors
- Order of the Bath (Knight Commander)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977)
Army Distinguished Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster (show all 20)
Bronze Star
Mexican Border Service Medal
World War I Victory Medal
American Defense Service Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver and three campaign stars
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp
National Defense Service Medal with star
Order of Polonia Restituta
French Croix de guerre with palm
Luxembourg War Cross
M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle named in his honor
M3 Bradley cavalry fighting vehicle named in his honor
National Institute of Social Sciences Gold Medal Award (1981)
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Reviews
A Soldier's Story by Omar N. Bradley (1978-01-03) by Omar N. Bradley
12/3/22
I just finished A General’s Life, a good biography and told from the 1st person perspective.
While informative, I enjoyed A Soldier’s Story more on his Word War 2 career and Jim DeFelice’s Bradley biography more for a cradle to grave biography.
I definitely endorse reading his autobiography coauthored by Clay Blair and believe that the General Omar Bradley’s view on his service in World War II and his service as both Army Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chief’s of Staff is clearly and honestly portrayed as he saw it.
This book develops his feelings to serving with for or with George Marshall, Ike, Patton and Montgomery and the development of his relationship with all and the dynamics of these relationships.… (more)
While informative, I enjoyed A Soldier’s Story more on his Word War 2 career and Jim DeFelice’s Bradley biography more for a cradle to grave biography.
I definitely endorse reading his autobiography coauthored by Clay Blair and believe that the General Omar Bradley’s view on his service in World War II and his service as both Army Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chief’s of Staff is clearly and honestly portrayed as he saw it.
This book develops his feelings to serving with for or with George Marshall, Ike, Patton and Montgomery and the development of his relationship with all and the dynamics of these relationships.… (more)
Heroes great life detailed. History lovers should read this book.
General's Life, A: An Autobiography, by Bradley, Omar N. And Clay Blair
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- Works
- 12
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- Members
- 872
- Popularity
- #29,354
- Rating
- 3.7
- Reviews
- 12
- ISBNs
- 12
- Languages
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