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Shanks, David, MG USA(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Salem City
Last Address Washington, D.C.
Date of Passing Apr 10, 1940
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Commanding General of the Hoboken Port of Embarkation, New Jersey - primary destination point for all WWI American soldiers being shipped to France.
Published author of two books: "Management of the American Soldier" and "As They Passed though the Port".
1914-1917, Philippine Division
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Constituted 29 April 1921 in the Regular Army as Headquarters, Philippine Division.
Organized 8 June 1921 in the Philippine Islands, with Regular Army and Philippine Scouts personnel.
Surrendered 9 April 1942 to the Japanese 14th Army.
Redesignated 6 April 1946 as the 12th Infantry Division.
Inactivated 30 April 1947 in the Philippine Islands.
Disbanded 23 March 1953.
