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| | branch = United States Cavalry Corps | | branch = United States Cavalry Corps | ||
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| serviceyears = 1934–1944 | ||
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| *1935-03-02 Lieutenant-colonel (temporary) | |||
| *1936-07-13 Lieutenant-colonel | |||
| *1940-03-01 Colonel (temporary) | |||
| *1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States) | |||
| *1942-01-23 Brigadier-general (Army of the United States) | |||
| *1942-11-06 Termination of rank brigadier-general (Army of the United States)<ref name="AutoMA-3">{{cite web |title=Biography of Brigadier-General Earl Larue Naiden (1894 – 1944), USA |url=https://generals.dk/general/Naiden/Earl_Larue/USA.html |website=generals.dk |access-date= December 25, 2024}}</ref> | |||
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| '''General Earl Larue Naiden''' ( |
'''General Earl Larue Naiden''' (1894–1944) was an American career soldier and military officer. | ||
| == Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| He was born in Woodward, Iowa, on February 2, 1894.<ref> |
He was born in ], on February 2, 1894. He graduated from the ] in 1915 (]) and received the rank of second lieutenant of cavalry.<ref name="Air Force Bio">{{cite web |title=Brigadier General Earl Larue Naiden |url=https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/2145776/brigadier-general-earl-larue-naiden/ |publisher=US Air Force |access-date=December 25, 2024}}{{source-attribution}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | He participated in the ] in March 1918. In July 1918, he was transferred to ], ], for duty with the Air Ministry. He was later transferred to France for flying duty in August 1918, taking part in the ] on September 12, 1918, and in the ] from September 26 to November 1, 1918.<ref name="Air Force Bio"/> | ||
| He died on September 20, 1944, in the crash of a C-45 transport airplane near Redmond, Oregon.<ref></ref> | |||
| ⚫ | Upon his return to the United States, he became an instructor at the ], between August 1929, and August 1933. He later moved to ], for flying duty, and became the commanding officer of the 3d Attack Group and part of the time served as the commanding officer of the post. In March 1935, he moved to ], in the same role, becoming wing executive officer at this station in July 1937.<ref name="Air Force Bio"/> | ||
| == Career == | |||
| He died on September 20, 1944, in the crash of a C-45 transport airplane near Redmond, Oregon.<ref name="Air Force Bio"/> | |||
| He graduated from the ] in 1915.<ref></ref> | |||
| === Military career === | |||
| ⚫ | He participated in the ] in March 1918. In July 1918, he was transferred to ], ], for duty with the Air Ministry. He was later transferred to France for flying duty in August 1918, taking part in the ] on September 12, 1918, and in the ] from September 26 to November 1, 1918.<ref |
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| ⚫ | Upon his return to the United States, he became an instructor at the ], between August 1929, and August 1933. He later moved to ], for flying duty, and became the |
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| == Dates of ranks == | == Dates of ranks == | ||
| The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below |
The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below.<ref name="AutoMA-3"/> | ||
| *1935-03-02 Lieutenant-colonel (temporary) | |||
| *1936-07-13 Lieutenant-colonel | |||
| ⚫ | *1940-03-01 Colonel (temporary) | ||
| ⚫ | *1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States) | ||
| 1936-07-13 Lieutenant-Colonel | |||
| ⚫ | *1942-01-23 Brigadier-general (Army of the United States) | ||
| ⚫ | *1942-11-06 Termination of rank brigadier-general (Army of the United States) | ||
| ⚫ | 1940-03-01 Colonel ( |
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| ⚫ | 1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States) | ||
| 1942-01-23 Brigadier-General (Army of the United States) | |||
| 1942-11-06 Termination of rank Brigadier-General (Army of the United States) | |||
| == Awards and honours == | == Awards and honours == | ||
| ⚫ | He has received a number of awards, including but not limited to the ], Purple Heart, ], World War I Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, ], World War II Victory Medal, the ].<ref name="Air Force Bio"/> | ||
| ⚫ | He has received a number of awards including but not limited to the ], Purple Heart, ], World War I Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, ], World War II Victory Medal, the ].<ref |
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 26 December 2024
American general (1894–1944)
| General Earl Larue Naiden | |
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_at_West_Point_in_1915.png) General Earl Larue Naiden | |
| Born | 1894 United States |
| Died | 1944 United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Cavalry Corps |
| Years of service | 1934–1944 |
| Rank |
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General Earl Larue Naiden (1894–1944) was an American career soldier and military officer.
Biography
He was born in Woodward, Iowa, on February 2, 1894. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point in 1915 (the class the stars fell on) and received the rank of second lieutenant of cavalry.
He participated in the Somme Defensive in March 1918. In July 1918, he was transferred to London, England, for duty with the Air Ministry. He was later transferred to France for flying duty in August 1918, taking part in the St. Mihiel Offensive on September 12, 1918, and in the Meuse-Argonne from September 26 to November 1, 1918.
Upon his return to the United States, he became an instructor at the Army War College, Washington, D.C., between August 1929, and August 1933. He later moved to Fort Crockett, Texas, for flying duty, and became the commanding officer of the 3d Attack Group and part of the time served as the commanding officer of the post. In March 1935, he moved to Barksdale Field, Louisiana, in the same role, becoming wing executive officer at this station in July 1937.
He died on September 20, 1944, in the crash of a C-45 transport airplane near Redmond, Oregon.
Dates of ranks
The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below.
- 1935-03-02 Lieutenant-colonel (temporary)
- 1936-07-13 Lieutenant-colonel
- 1940-03-01 Colonel (temporary)
- 1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States)
- 1942-01-23 Brigadier-general (Army of the United States)
- 1942-11-06 Termination of rank brigadier-general (Army of the United States)
Awards and honours
He has received a number of awards, including but not limited to the Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, Mexican Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, the French Ordre de l’Étoile Noire (Officer).
References
- ^ "Biography of Brigadier-General Earl Larue Naiden (1894 – 1944), USA". generals.dk. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ "Brigadier General Earl Larue Naiden". US Air Force. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
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