Sereno E. Brett

Sereno Elmer Brett (October 31, 1891 – September 9, 1952) was a highly decorated United States Army officer with the rank of Brigadier General, who served in both world wars and played a key, if less recognized, role in the development of armored warfare.

Early life

Sereno Elmer Brett was born on October 31, 1891 in Portland, Oregon as a son of James Brett, and Clara Marie de Lille Harvey. Brett enrolled at Oregon State University and earned his BS at the Agricultural faculty in 1916. After his graduation, Brett entered the Army and after training course for officers, he was commissioned as an Second Lieutenant of the Oregon National Guard Infantry at November 28, 1916.

World War I

His first military service was with 3rd Infantry on Mexico – United States border during Pancho Villa Expedition. During World War I, Brett was ordered to the European battlefield with the Tank Corps and was promoted to the rank of Captain on July 25, 1917.

As commander of the 326th Tank Battalion, then-Major Brett led the first U.S. tank attack of World War I at the Battle of St. Mihiel and, following George S. Patton's wounding, took command of the 1st Tank Brigade in his absence.

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Sereno (album)

Sereno is the 14th studio album by Latin Grammy-winning Spanish musician and actor, Miguel Bosé. It was released in 2001.

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