Orren Ray Whiddon (March 10, 1935 – March 20, 2016) was a

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in the

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. He served as commanding general of the 8th Infantry Division from 1985 to 1987, and as commanding general of the

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from 1987 until being succeeded by

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in 1990. He attended

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(1955), where he is a member of their alumni hall of fame. His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Defense Superior Service and Army Commendation medals. He died in 2016.

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1935 births 2016 deaths United States Army generals People from Joaquin, Texas Stephen F. Austin State University alumni Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Military personnel from Texas {{US-army-bio-stub