Person Record
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Name |
MacArthur, Douglas |
Notes |
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He was a highly decorated soldier of the war, receiving the Medal of Honor for his early service in the Philippines. Arthur MacArthur, Jr. and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of General of the Army and the only one to become a field marshal in the Philippine Army. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_MacArthur 4/19/2010) |
Othernames |
General Douglas MacArthur |
Born |
1/26/1880 |
Deceased |
4/5/1964 |
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Japanese Surrender in Tokyo Harbor - Photograph
Japanese Surrender in Tokyo Harbor. General Doug McArther (front left) is signing articles of surrender of Japan to the U.S. and allied forces. Black and white photo. Several uniformed soldiers stand in the background.
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