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What was Westmoreland's rank in the U.S. Army?

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General William Westmoreland was a high-ranking officer in the United States Army. He served as the commander of the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) from 1964 to 1968, during the Vietnam War. Westmoreland's rank of General is the highest rank in the U.S. Army, and is typically held by the Chief of Staff of the Army or the commander of a major combatant command.
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