Douglas MacArthur
United States Army general in WWI, WWII and Korea (1880–1964).
The record
Douglas MacArthur was a United States Army general in WWI, WWII and Korea. Born on 26 January 1880 in Little Rock, MacArthur died on 5 April 1964 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 84.
Positions held include Chief of Staff of the United States Army (1930–1935). MacArthur studied at United States Army Command and General Staff College and United States Military Academy. Honours include Order of the White Lion, Golden Plate Award and Croix de guerre 1914–1918, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 113 languages, Douglas MacArthur is No. 732 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 January 1880, Little Rock
- Died
- 5 April 1964, Washington, D.C. (aged 84)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer, army officer
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- United States Army Command and General Staff College, United States Military Academy
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 113
Did you know
Was 50 when first chief of Staff of the United States Army (1930).
Lived to 84.
Shares a birthday with Nicolae Ceaușescu and José Mourinho.
One of 31 people in the Index born in Little Rock, with Chelsea Clinton.
Has a Wikipedia article in 113 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1930–1935Chief of Staff of the United States Army
Connections
- FatherArthur MacArthur Jr.
- MotherMary Pinckney Hardy
- SpouseJean MacArthur
- SpouseLouise Cromwell
- SiblingArthur MacArthur III
- ChildArthur McArthur IV
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of the White Lion1932
- Golden Plate Award1961
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Medal of Honor
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Star
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
- Philippine Campaign Medal
- Mexican Service Medal
- World War I Victory Medal (United States)
- Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
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