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General David M. Maddox died on January 3, 2026, at age 87, with his wife and children by his side. Raised in Chicago, he would eventually earn four stars in the U.S. Army and lead 250,000 personnel as the Commander-In-Chief, U.S. Army Europe. General Maddox’s life was characterized by thoughtful resolve and faithful service.

 

After his 1960 graduation from the Virginia Military Institute, he completed two combat tours of duty in Vietnam. His soldiers …

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Born

1938
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Entered the United States Army

1960
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Got married to Ethelmary Maddox

1968

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

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Final resting place

Arlington National Cemetery

1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211
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Gen. David Maddox