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John K. Waters
John K. Waters | |
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 General John K. Waters | |
| Nickname(s) | Johnnie |
| Born | 20 December 1906 Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Died | 9 January 1989 (aged 82) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1931–1966 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | U.S. Army, Pacific Fifth Army V Corps 4th Armored Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) |
| Relations | George S. Patton (father-in-law) |
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John Knight Waters (20 December 1906 – 9 January 1989) was a United States Army four-star general who served as commander, U.S. Army, Pacific from 1964 to 1966. He was also the son-in-law of General George S. Patton. During World War II, he was taken prisoner while fighting in Tunisia in 1943, leading Patton to set up the controversial Task Force Baum to break him out.
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