Halstead Dorey
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Halstead Dorey (February 7, 1874 – June 19, 1946) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of major general. A graduate of West Point, Dorey distinguished himself as Colonel and Commanding officer, 4th Infantry Regiment during World War I and was decorated with Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military award for extreme gallantry in combat, and also received the Distinguished Service Medal.[1][2]
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Halstead Dorey | |
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Born | (1874-02-07)February 7, 1874 St. Louis, Missouri, US |
Died | June 19, 1946(1946-06-19) (aged 72) San Antonio, Texas, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1897–1936 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | Hawaiian Department Hawaiian Division 2nd Infantry Division 18th Infantry Brigade 14th Infantry Brigade 4th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (4) Purple Heart (4) |
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Following the War, he rose to the general's rank and commanded famed 2nd Infantry Division or Hawaiian Department and retired from active duty in February 1936.[3][4]