Albert H. Blanding
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Albert Hazen Blanding (November 9, 1876 – December 26, 1970) was a United States Army officer. Among the most distinguished military figures in Florida's history, he was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal.[1]
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Albert Hazen Blanding | |
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Born | (1876-11-09)November 9, 1876 Lyons, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | December 26, 1970(1970-12-26) (aged 94) Bartow, Florida, U.S. |
Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Florida |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1895-1940 |
Rank | Major General (federal) Lieutenant General (state) |
Service number | 0-222742 |
Commands held | 2nd Florida Infantry Regiment 53rd Infantry Brigade 31st Infantry Division National Guard Bureau |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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