General Douglas MacArthur
When did Douglas enroll at West Texas Military Academy?
1893. He enrolled during WTMA's first year. He was one of the original 49 cadets to enroll.
When did he graduate?
1897
When did he retire?
1951
When did he die?
1964
What was he most famous for doing in World War 2?
Accepting the surrender of Japan.
What position did he serve his Senior year at TMI?
First Sergeant of A Company.
What was the highest rank did Douglas receive?
Five Star Rank. He was one of nine officers to hold Five Star Rank
What is he famous and respect for in Japan?
He is known and respected for molding the country into a modern democratic, economic giant.
What is he known and respected as in Korea?
He is known as a Military Leader and Savior of the Country.
What is he known as at West Point?
He is known as the Father of Modern West Point.
What is he the youngest for doing?
He is known as the youngest Chief of Staff of the Army in history.
Where did Douglas serve during World War 1?
He served with the 42 Division. He named the Division the "Rainbow" Division. It was named that because the division recruited its members nationwide. He served as the Division Chief of Staff and Brigade Commander.
What is he the holder of?
He the holder of three Distinguished Service Crosses and seven Silver Stars for valor.
What was he the Commander of?
He was the Commander of the Allied Forces Southwest Pacific in World War 2. He was also the Commander of the UN Forces in the Korean War.
What did he do in sports?
He was the captain and quarterback of the football team, captain of the tennis team, and was a shortstop in baseball.
What was the highest award that Douglas received?
The Medal of Honor. He was a member of only two father-and-son pairs to be awarded the medal.
