Ross Kessler

Ross Kessler (born October 28th, 1902) was an American five-star general. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the allied forces in Africa. He planned invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942–43. He was the only person to have served as General of the Army during World War II to have not fought in World War I. He is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 1950 presidential election