Fred A. Gorden

Fred Augustus Gorden (born February 22, 1940) is a retired major general in the United States Army.[1][2] He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1962 and was the first African-American to serve as Commandant of Cadets.[3][4]

Fred A. Gorden
Born (1940-02-22) February 22, 1940
Anniston, Alabama U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1962–1996
RankMajor general
Commands held25th Infantry Division, Army Military District of Washington, Commandant of Cadets

References
  3. https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/profiles/gorden.html
  4. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/gorden-general-fred-1940/
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