ELLOREE - Major General William Holman Brandenburg Jr., United States Army, Retired, died at his home in South Carolina on February 26, 2024 at the age of 72. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 7, at Jerusalem Cemetery.

General Brandenburg was from Elloree, SC; the son of Brigadier General William Holman Brandenburg Sr., United States Army, Retired, and Mary Heath Owen and step-son to Doris M. Brandenburg. He graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta, Georgia and The Citadel in 1973 as well as receiving a Masters in Management from Troy State University.

General Brandenburg served in the United States Army from 1973 until he retired in 2008. During his career, General Brandenburg served all over the world including with the Allied Rapid Reaction Corp. in the Balkans. He was deployed to Iraq as Deputy Commanding General (detainee operations) and Task Force 134.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab.

Wherever he lived, Bill always considered Elloree home. Despite being retired, he continued his life of service and leadership by mentoring young people and serving on the Elloree Town Council. One of his most passionate hobbies throughout his life was golf, a game at which he was quite skilled and brought him much joy.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Robert Owen Brandenburg.

Survivors include his wife, Sybil Livingston Brandenburg, of Elloree,SC and son, W. Andrew Brandenburg, of Charleston, SC.

Memorials may be made to the Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, PO Box 54, Elloree SC 29047. Fogle-Hungerpiller Funeral Home of Elloree is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Times and Democrat on Mar. 5, 2024.

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13 Entries

David Patterson

January 23, 2025

We worked together at
U.S. Army Pacific 2003-2004.

Karl A. Semancik, COL (ret) USA

January 9, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Brandenburg and the entire Brandenburg family. I only was just told of Gen Brandenburg's passing. I worked for Gen. Brandenburg when I was on the V Corps Staff. A true gentleman has left us.

Bill Wilber

November 12, 2024

Bill and I were good friends in elementary school (Walter Reed, Arlington Virginia). I still remember the day they moved. Several of us came to their house to say farewell. It was a sad day. I wasn’t at all surprised to see that he went to school at the Citadel, served in the military and was a commanding officer. It was in his DNA and I’m sure his father would be proud.

Kenneth Conklin

July 21, 2024

General Bill and I were roommates together at The Citaldel for three semesters. He was a great young man and friend. My last contact was when he was in Iraq. I will forever remember my friend from long ago. RIP

Ron and Nina Greene

July 12, 2024

I was greatly disturbed to recently learn of my good friend Bill's passing! I had gone to some lengths to learn of his whereabouts post retirement . Even wrote an e mail thru official channels in Hawaii. Also called over military lines - they must have thought I was some kind of creep! Alas, I never saw or played golf with him after the War College.
Bill and I played and did some very serious work together at Ft Benning, Ga -
yes, I know it is now Ft Moore! He was a great professional and perhaps the most technically competent officer I ever knew. He is missed!
I hope Sybil and Andy will find a way to have peace in their life!
Ron Greene, Retired in Blythewood SC

Rob Vail

June 26, 2024

My name is Rob Vail and Billy was my next door neighbor in Dambach Germany in 1966. His father was one of my dad's BN Commanders. Rest in peace Bill, your parents would be proud of what you contributed to the nation.

Rob Vail

May 5, 2024

Billy was my next door neighbor in Dambach Germany. His father was one of my father's BN commanders. A fine family, he lost his mother while we were there and it steeled their family. Tremendous careers, great people, examples we should admire and allow to inspire us. RLTW

George Carpenter

March 12, 2024

Best CO a dog faced soldier could ask for.

Mark L. Farley, CSM, USA (Ret)

March 12, 2024

I served with MG Brandenburg in USARPAC from 2003-2006.
He was our DCG, LTG Jim Campbell was CG, and I the CSM. Kim and I lived a few houses down from him and Sybil on Palm Circle. He was a great Leader and Soldier, I shared many a Golf carts with him in the Saturday morning gaggle. I pray for Gods grace and comfort to Ms. Sybil and his entire family. RIP my friend and keep it in Heavens fairway.

Terry Juskowiak

March 7, 2024

Bill was a fellow college classmate and fellow career Army officer. We crossed paths often in our military careers. He was a great friend and a great person. He will be missed, but long remembered.

Ted Chellis Class of 73 The Citadel

March 7, 2024

A full life well lived. Rest easy now my brother.

Leland Kelley

March 6, 2024

MG Brandenburg and I were Citadel schoolmates and it was always nice to see Bill after he retired and moved home. He will be missed in our community. A fine man and American. Praying for his family.

MG (R) John F. Hussey

March 6, 2024

I served under MG Brandenburg in Iraq. I had an ongoing relationship with him. There was not a finer leader of men that I know. Bill was a man of high integrity and was a man I would follow anywhere.

MG (R) John F. Hussey

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