Army General Creighton Abrams
The M1 Abrams was named after the United States Army General Creighton Abrams. Abrams directed military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968-1972 and served as Army Chief of Staff from 1972-1974. He also served in World War II in the 4th Armored Division and later as the chief of staff of the I, X, and IX Corps in South Korea (1953-1954). Abrams was promoted to general in 1964 and appointed Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army.