Arthur R. Wilson
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For other people named Arthur Wilson, see Arthur Wilson (disambiguation).
Major General Arthur Riehl Wilson CBE (July 18, 1894 – August 11, 1956) was a highly decorated United States Army officer who served during World War I and World War II. He wrote an account of U.S. Army operations in North Africa titled Report of Operations in North Africa.[1] Previously, he also served in the Pacific Theater, as quartermaster, working to "infuse vigor into all supply activities in Australia".[2][3]
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Arthur Riehl Wilson | |
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Born | (1894-07-18)July 18, 1894 Cherokee, California, United States |
Died | August 11, 1956(1956-08-11) (aged 62) San Francisco, California, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1916-1946 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-8346 |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | Coastal Base Section |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Order of the Crown of Italy |
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