Cimarron George Patton

Cimarron George Patton was an American military officer who served in World War II. He was born on June 11, 1915, in San Marino, California. He was the grandson of General George S. Patton Jr., who was a legendary figure in the US military.

Cimarron graduated from West Point in 1937 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the cavalry. During the war, he served as a staff officer with the 3rd Army, which was led by his grandfather. He was responsible for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, and he played a crucial role in the Battle of the Bulge.

After the war, Cimarron continued his military career, serving in various posts around the world. He was also involved in the creation of the United States Army Ranger School, which trained soldiers in unconventional warfare tactics.

In 1952, Cimarron left active duty and joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He worked as a case officer in Europe, where he recruited agents and gathered intelligence on Soviet activities in the region. He later returned to the United States and served as a liaison officer between the CIA and the Defense Department.

Cimarron retired from the military in 1965 with the rank of Colonel. He later worked as a consultant for various government agencies and private companies. He also wrote several books on military strategy and tactics, including "The Battle of the Bulge: The View of the Commanders" and "The Patton Papers."

Cimarron was married twice and had four children. He passed away on February 16, 2004, at the age of 88.