Mudge, Vern, MG

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Major General
Last Service Branch
Cavalry
Last Primary MOS
0002-General Officer
Last MOS Group
General Officer
Primary Unit
1946-1946, 0002, Department of the Army (DA)
Service Years
1920 - 1946
Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Cavalry
Major General
Six Overseas Service Bars

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Home State
South Dakota
South Dakota
Year of Birth
1898
 
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Contact Info
Last Address
San Diego, CA
Date of Passing
Jan 29, 1957
 

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US Army Retired (Pre-2007)


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Cold War Veteran




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Last Known Activity:

MG Mudge was commissioned as a 2LT of Cavalry in June 1920.

He commanded the 1st Cavalry Division from Aug 1944 until he was severely wounded by a Japanese hand grenade on Feb 28, 1945.

He retired on Nov 30, 1946.

He was the Director of the US Senate Armed Services Committee Staff from Nov 1946 - July 1955.

   

   1942-1943, 1210, 5th Brigade (Provisional), 1st Cavalry Division
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Unit
5th Brigade (Provisional), 1st Cavalry Division Unit Page
Rank
Colonel
MOS
1210-Armored Combat Command Commander
Base, Fort or City
Fort Bliss
State/Country
Texas
 
 
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5th Brigade (Provisional), 1st Cavalry Division
Type
Infantry
 
Parent Unit
Cavalry Units
Strength
Army Brigade
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Not Specified
   

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