George A. White
| George A. White | |
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Major General George A. White
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| Born |
18 July 1880 Long Branch Township, Saline County, Illinois |
| Died | 23 November 1941 (aged 61) Clackamas, Oregon |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1895–1941 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 41st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars |
Spanish–American War Mexican Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Légion d'honneur Ordre de l'Etoile noire (France) |
Major General George A. White (18 July 1880 – 23 November 1941) was an American author, journalist and Major General in the first half of the 20th century. He was one of the founders of the American Legion and commanded the 41st Infantry Division in World War II until his death in 1941.
He wrote short stories for pulp magazines such as Adventure.
George Ared White was born on 18 July 1880 in Long Branch Township, Saline County, Illinois.
On 1 August 1895 White enlisted in the Utah National Guard as a musician. He was discharged in June 1898 in order to enlist in the Utah Artillery for the Spanish–American War. He remained in Federal service until he was discharged in December 1898.
White re-enlisted in the Utah national Guard in 1899 was promoted to sergeant and later First Sergeant before being discharged in 1903. He moved to Oregon, where he enlisted in the 3rd Infantry, Oregon National Guard on 4 August 1907. The next day he was commissioned as a First Lieutenant. He was promoted to Captain on 21 March 1911.
White was appointed Adjutant General of Oregon on 1 February 1915. When the Oregon National Guard was Federalized for the Mexican Expedition, White obtained a leave of absence in order to command a troop of Oregon cavalry. After service on the Mexican border from June 1916 to February 1917, he resumed his post in Oregon.
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