Donald Prentice Booth Military person

Donald Prentice Booth (December 21, 1902—October 30, 1993) was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army. During World War II he was the US Army's youngest theater commander. After World War II he was known for his commands of the 28th Infantry Division, the 9th Infantry Division and the Fourth United States Army. In addition, he served as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands from 1958 to 1961.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 21, 1902
Birth place	Albany New York
Date of death	October 30, 1993
Place of death	Santa Barbara California
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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award	Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Order of the Rising Sun
military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Army
military command	Fourth United States Army 9th Infantry Division 28th Infantry Division Persian Gulf Command Ryukyu Islands
service start	1926
service end	1962