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Jun 14, 2024 · During the battle, a decisive Confederate defeat, Sadler was severely wounded (some of the flag’s bloodstains are probably his). Soon after that, Major Arthur MacArthur Jr. of the 24th Wisconsin Infantry seized the flag and in the process was himself wounded.
Jun 19, 2024 · He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur, Jr., the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of General of the Army in the U.S. Army, and the only man ever to become a field marshal in the Philippine Army.
2 days ago · The American takeover meant the Philippine Revolution bled into the Philippine–American War, as Filipinos fought for their independence, but U.S. forces, led by military governor General Arthur MacArthur Jr. had the upper hand by 1900. MacArthur felt the commission was a nuisance, and their mission a quixotic attempt to impose self-government ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Douglas MacArthur, U.S. general who commanded the Southwest Pacific Theater in World War II, administered postwar Japan during the Allied occupation that followed, and led United Nations forces during the first nine months of the Korean War. Learn more about MacArthur’s life and career in this article.
Jun 12, 2024 · Arthur MacArthur IV (born February 21, 1938 in Manila, Philippines) is the only child of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and Jean MacArthur. He is also the grandson of Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur, Jr.
Jun 13, 2024 · General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II.
Jun 15, 2024 · This is a complete alphabetical list (M to P) of Medal of Honor recipients during the Civil War. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces.
