James Benjamin Lampert Military person

James Benjamin Lampert (April 16, 1914 – July 10, 1978) was a former United States Army Lieutenant General, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1963–1966), and early pioneer of nuclear weapons and nuclear power. Lampert was General Leslie Groves' executive officer as part of the Manhattan Project after World War II.

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James Benjamin Lampert
Alias (AKA)Lampert James Benjamin
Birth dateApril 16, 1914
Birth place
Washington D.C.
Date of deathJuly 10, 1978
Place of death
Washington D.C.

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
military operations
Vietnam War
World War II
military branch
United States Army
military commandSuperintendent United States Military Academy
military unit
United States Army Corps of Engineers
service start1936
service end1972

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