General Lucian King Truscott Jr. (9 January 1895 – 12 September 1965) was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer, who saw distinguished active service during World War II.

In North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France, Lucian King Truscott, Jr., proved himself just such a man. The future general began simply enough when he arrived on January 9, 1895, in Chatfield, …

He has covered stories such as Watergate, the Stonewall riots and wars in Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is also the author of five bestselling novels and several unsuccessful motion …

Mar 24, 2017 · Supreme Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower knew what he had in Truscott; in 1945, Eisenhower rated Truscott as his most able army commander, second only …

I've covered everything from three wars, a few presidential campaigns, the Stonewall riots and the Rolling Stones. This column reflects that history and is about politics, culture, personal stories, …

By his intrepid direction, heroic leadership, and superior professional ability, General Truscott set an inspiring example for his command, reflecting the highest traditions of the armed forces.

At the beginning of WWII Truscott was among the first to go to England for planning, and learned how to get along with and benefit from the British. Inspired by British Commandos, Truscott …

General Truscott was a reliable, aggressive, and successful leader. General Truscott received the Army's second-highest decoration, the Distinguished Service Cross, for valor in action in Sicily …

Nov 25, 2025 · What is Richard R Truscott’s address and when did he move there? He currently lives at Hancock Dr in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325-8960 and has been living there since …

Lucian King Truscott IV (born April 11, 1947) is an American writer and journalist. A former staff writer for The Village Voice, he is the author of several military-themed novels including Dress …