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Donald J. Delandro
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| Born | July 20, 1935 New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
| Died | January 29, 2021 (aged 85) Alexandria, Virginia, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1985 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | Adjutant General |
Donald Joseph Delandro (July 20, 1935 – January 29, 2021) was a United States Army brigadier general who served as Adjutant General of the United States Army from 1984 to 1985, the first African-American to serve in the position.
Education
He was a 1956 graduate of Southern University and A&M College with a B.S. degree in business administration. Delandro later earned an M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago.
Personal life
Delandro was Catholic, a parishioner at St Joseph Catholic Church in Alexandria, Virginia.
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