Events with tag - Military Promotion

June 29, 1863

Custer Becomes Youngest Union General

George Armstrong Custer made history by becoming the youngest brigadier general in the Union Army at age 23, marking one of the most remarkable promotions in American military history.

November 22, 1941

Adolf Galland becomes youngest German general

Adolf Galland was appointed as General der Jagdflieger (General of Fighters) in the Luftwaffe at age 29, making him the youngest general in the German armed forces during World War II. With 94 aerial victories and over 400 combat missions, his promotion marked a significant milestone in military history.