William M. Hoge
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General William Morris Hoge (January 13, 1894 – October 29, 1979) was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer who fought with distinction in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, with a military career spanning nearly forty years.
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For the California State Assemblymember, see William Hoge (California politician).
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William M. Hoge | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bill" |
Born | (1894-01-13)January 13, 1894 Boonville, Missouri, US |
Died | October 29, 1979(1979-10-29) (aged 85) Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916–1955 |
Rank | General |
Service number | 0-4437 |
Unit | Corps of Engineers |
Commands held | United States Army Europe Seventh Army Fourth Army IX Corps 4th Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart Air Medal |
Other work | Chairman of the Board, Interlake Iron Corporation |
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