Johnson Hagood (United States Army officer)
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For the Confederate general and governor, see Johnson Hagood (governor).
Major General Johnson Hagood (June 16, 1873 – December 22, 1948) was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1896,[2] was commissioned in the artillery, and served in France in World War I, where he created the Services of Supply. He retired in 1936 after publicly criticizing New Deal funding.[1]
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Johnson Hagood | |
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Born | (1873-06-16)June 16, 1873 Orangeburg, South Carolina |
Died | December 22, 1948(1948-12-22) (aged 75) Chicago, Illinois |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1896–1936 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-82 |
Commands held | Third United States Army |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Commander of the Legion of Honor (France) Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy Grand Officer of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan) |
Relations | James L. Holloway, Jr. (son-in-law) Johnson Hagood (uncle)[1] |
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