Julius Becton Jr, a man who served in World War Two, and later went on to become a General during the Cold War, has reportedly died at the age of 97. Videos by RareBecton Jr. was tasked with defending Europe from a potential Russian invasion during the Cold War. His son, Julius W. Becton III, said the cause of death, in a home for retired military officers, was complications of dementia. General Becton’s uniformed career spanned nearly 40 years, beginning in the era of segregated troops in World War II and including the ascent of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mr. Powell, who died in 2021, called General Becton a mentor without whose help and example he would “never have risen.” Subscribe to The Times to read as many articles as you like.

Source: New York Times December 08, 2023 06:15 UTC