Hilldring, John, MG

Deceased

Photo In Uniform

Service Details

Last Rank
Major General

Last Service Branch
Infantry

Last Primary MOS
0002-General Officer

Last MOS Group
General Officer

Primary Unit
1946-1947, 0002, State Department

Service Years
1917 - 1946

Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates

Cold War Certificate

Last Photo

Personal Details

Home State

New York

Year of Birth
1895

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Contact Info

Home Town New Rochelle
Date of Passing Jan 20, 1974

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Additional Information

Last Known Activity:

MG Hilldring was awarded the DSC for his actions in World War I, as a Platoon Leader in K Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.

In April 1943, he was assigned as the US Army's first Director of Civil Affairs.

Upon retirement, he was appointed the Assistant Secretary of State for Occupied Areas from Aug 1946 - Aug 1947.

1946-1947, 0002, State Department

From Month/Year August / 1946	To Month/Year August / 1947
Unit State Department Unit Page
Rank Major General	MOS 0002-General Officer
Base, Fort or City Not Specified	State/Country District Of Columbia

Patch	State Department Details

	Type Defence Agency
	Parent Unit Government Agencies	Strength Not Specified
	Created/Owned By Not Specified