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| == Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| He was born on 14 November 1892 in Fort Monroe, Hampton City, Virginia, USA.<ref> |
He was born on 14 November 1892 in Fort Monroe, Hampton City, Virginia, USA.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-100301/|title=Pearson Menoher|website=Hall of Valor: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Military Awards}}</ref> | ||
| He was the son of Major General Charles T. Menoher |
He was the son of ].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=BattleMemoryExt&ID=188237|title=Shadow box|website=army.togetherweserved.com}}</ref> | ||
| He died on 13 February 1958.<ref> |
He died on 13 February 1958.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49259557/pearson-menoher|title=BG Pearson Menoher (1892-1958) - Find a Grave...|website=www.findagrave.com}}</ref> | ||
| He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the rest of his family.<ref |
He is buried in ] with the rest of his family.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point |
He graduated from the ]. He belonged to ].<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
| He served until 1952 and retired from service in 1952.<ref |
He served until 1952 and retired from service in 1952.<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
| == Dates of ranks == | == Dates of ranks == | ||
| The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below.<ref> |
The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://generals.dk/general/Menoher/Pearson/USA.html|title=Biography of Major-General Pearson Menoher (1892 – 1958), USA|website=generals.dk}}</ref> | ||
| 1936-06-26 Lieutenant-Colonel | 1936-06-26 Lieutenant-Colonel | ||
| 1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States) | 1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States) | ||
| 1943-09-01 Colonel | 1943-09-01 Colonel | ||
| 1945-01-04 Brigadier-General (Army of the United States) | 1945-01-04 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 ], Silver Star, and ].<ref |
He has received a number of awards, including but not limited to the ], Silver Star, and ].<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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| * https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49259557/pearson-menoher | |||
| ⚫ | * https://generals.dk/general/Menoher/Pearson/USA.html | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:55, 5 January 2025
American general (1894–1944)
| General Pearson Menoher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1892 United States |
| Died | 1958 United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Cavalry Corps |
| Years of service | 1934–1952 |
General Pearson Menoher (1892–1958) was an American career soldier and military officer.
Biography
He was born on 14 November 1892 in Fort Monroe, Hampton City, Virginia, USA.
He was the son of Major General Charles T. Menoher.
He died on 13 February 1958.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the rest of his family.
Career
He graduated from the United States Military Academy. He belonged to The class the stars fell on.
He served until 1952 and retired from service in 1952.
Dates of ranks
The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below.
1936-06-26 Lieutenant-Colonel
1941-06-26 Colonel (Army of the United States)
1943-09-01 Colonel
1945-01-04 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, Silver Star, and Army Distinguished Service Medal.
References
- ^ "Pearson Menoher". Hall of Valor: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, U.S. Military Awards.
- ^ "Shadow box". army.togetherweserved.com.
- "BG Pearson Menoher (1892-1958) - Find a Grave..." www.findagrave.com.
- "Biography of Major-General Pearson Menoher (1892 – 1958), USA". generals.dk.