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Arthur MacArthur Jr. (June 2, 1845 – September 5, 1912) was a lieutenant general of the United States Army. He became the military Governor-General of the American-occupied Philippines in 1900; his term ended a year later due to clashes with the civilian governor, future-U.S. President William Howard Taft.
The men of the 24th surged after him and 15,000 more Union troops took heart and followed, rising up and smashing the Confederate center. This earned MacArthur a promotion and an eventual Medal of Honor. It was Major MacArthur, now only nineteen years old, who led the 24th at the Battle of Franklin.
Mar 14, 2019 · Among these many tales is that of Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur Jr. whose bravery at the most critical moment inspired his regiment during the Battle of Missionary Ridge. One fascinating bit of his story is the fact that many years after he was decorated with the Medal of Honor, his son would also be decorated with the same honor, making ...
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Jun 10, 2019 · Today's Medal of Honor Monday honoree, Army 1st Lt. Arthur MacArthur Jr., was one of only two fathers who shared the privilege of being a Medal of Honor recipient with his son.
Died: September 5, 1912. Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (2-845-A), Arlington, VA, United States. Photo Gallery. U.S. Army First Lieutenant & Adjutant Arthur MacArthur Jr. was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the U.S. Civil War.
Library of Congress. Douglas MacArthur lived his entire life, from cradle to grave, in the United States Army. He spent his early years in remote sections of New Mexico, where his father,...
Arthur MacArthur Jr. (June 2, 1845 – September 5, 1912) was a lieutenant general of the United States Army. He became the military Governor-General of the American-occupied Philippines in 1900; his term ended a year later due to clashes with the civilian governor, future- U.S. President William Howard Taft. Quick Facts 3rd Military Governor ...
