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Paul F. Gorman
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General Paul Francis Gorman, United States Army
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| Birth name | Paul Francis Gorman |
| Born | August 25, 1927 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950-1985 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | United States Southern Command |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Air Medal Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge |
Paul Francis Gorman (born August 25, 1927) is a retired United States Army general. He was Commander in Chief of the United States Southern Command (USCINCSO) from 1983 to 1985.
Gorman began his military service as an enlisted sailor in the United States Navy. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1950.
Awards and decorations
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
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