Edward Charles Meyer | |
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 General Edward C. Meyer in 1983 | |
| Nickname(s) | Shy |
| Born | December 11, 1928 St. Marys, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 2020 (aged 91) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1951–1983 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Army 3rd Infantry Division 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Edward Charles "Shy" Meyer (December 11, 1928 – October 13, 2020) was a United States Army general. He was the 29th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1979 to 1983.
Meyer was born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. He died of pneumonia on October 13, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia at the age of 91.
