John Eisenhower
The Honorable John Eisenhower 45th United States Ambassador to Belgium In office May 14, 1969 – September 28, 1971 President Richard Nixon Preceded by Ridgway B. Knight Succeeded by Robert Strausz-Hupe Personal details Born (1922-08-03)August 3, 1922 Denver, Colorado Died December 21, 2013(2013-12-21) (aged 91) Trappe, Maryland Nationality American Political party Republican Spouse(s) Barbara Thompson (m. 1947; div. 1986) Joanne Thompson (m. 1988-2013, his death) Relations Elivera Mathilda Carlson (grandmother) Doud Dwight Eisenhower (brother) Children Dwight David Eisenhower II Barbara Anne Eisenhower Susan Eisenhower Mary Jean Eisenhower Parents Dwight David Eisenhower Mamie Geneva Doud Alma mater U.S. Military Academy Columbia University Command and General Staff College Profession Army officer, military historian, diplomat Awards Bronze Star Medal Combat Infantryman Badge See more Military service Allegiance  United States Service/branch  United States Army Years of service 1944–1963 (active) 1963–1974 (reserve) Rank Brigadier General Commands Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Company D, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Battles/wars World War II Korean War John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower (August 3, 1922 – December 21, 2013) was a United States Army general and military historian who served as the United States Ambassador to Belgium from 1969 to 1971. He was the brother of Doud Eisenhower and younger son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower.