Major General Joseph E. Bastion Jr.

Major General Joseph E. Bastion, Jr. Major General Joseph E. Bastion, Jr. died peacefully at the Fraser Health Center April 14th, 2009. " Eddie" was born in Washington DC May 22, 1910, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1933, married his high school sweetheart, Louise. Eddie's distinguished army career took him to all parts of the world. In June 1942' he was assigned as to the General Staff, Headquarters, 11 Army Corps. This assignment took him to England and then to Allied Planning Forces Headquarters for the invasion of North Africa. Then, in 1945, he became secretary to General Eisenhower, then Supreme Allied Commander. After attending the National War College, General Bastion was assigned to the 7th Infantry Division in Korea where he served as Chief of Staff. In September 1958 General Bastion became Assistant Division Commander, 4th Armored Division in Germany. Later, in 1960 he became Chief of Staff and Deputy Commanding General, V Corps, USAREUR. Upon his return to the United States General Bastion became the Commanding General of the US Army Training Center, Armor, at Fort Knox, Kentucky and then the Commandant, the Armor School, Fort Knox. During his distinguished Army Career Eddie was decorated by five countries other than the United States. General Bastion and Louise, his wife of 48 years, moved to Hilton Head. Several years after Louise died General Bastion moved to the Seabrook. Please remember in your prayers a man who served his country faithfully and with honor. In lieu of flowers please send your gift to the Seabrook Foundation. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.