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    Who was the youngest general in the history of the American armed forces, from 1776 to the present?

    Question #95121. Asked by howard38. (Apr 27 08 5:32 PM)


    neelie_447

    		See Question #4788.
    http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question4788.html

    Apr 27 08, 5:53 PM
    stuthehistoryguy

    		The above reference concludes with Pennypacker as the correct answer, at age 20. However, Lafayette was 19 when he was appointed major general in 1777.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Lafayette#American_Revolution

    Apr 27 08, 6:40 PM

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