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The highest-ranking South Carolina State University military alumnus, Lt. Gen. Henry Doctor Jr., '54, has died. His interment will be held on Monday, Dec. 17, at Arlington National Cemetery.

A three-star general, Doctor achieved the highest rank of 13 General Officers who were commissioned via S.C. State's Bulldog Battalion.

Doctor was born on Aug. 23, 1932, in Oakley, S.C., to the late Henry Doctor and Annie Aikens Doctor and died on Dec. 10, 2007.

After graduation from Berkeley Training High School in Moncks Corner, S.C., Doctor attended S.C. State, and in 1954 received his bachelor's degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He completed 35 years of service in the U.S. Army and served with distinction in leadership positions.

His last three assignments before retirement were:

  • Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Material Development and Readiness Command, Alexandria, Va.
  • Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth U.S. Army, Republic of Korea.