Heber Blankenhorn
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Heber Blankenhorn (March 26, 1884 – January 1, 1956) was an American journalist, psychological warfare innovator, and union activist who served on the National Labor Relations Board.[1][2] and recognized decades later by the U.S. Army as both Distinguished Member of the PSYOP Regiment (DMOR) and original "Silver Knight" for his service during both world wars in the "Psychological Operations Regiment."[3]
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Heber Blankenhorn | |
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Born | (1884-03-26)March 26, 1884 Orrville, OH |
Died | January 1, 1956(1956-01-01) (aged 71) Alexandria, VA |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1919 A.E.F. 1942-1946 (U.S. Army) |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | American Expeditionary Forces Morale Operations Branch Ninth U.S. Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) |
Alma mater | College of Wooster Columbia University |
Spouse(s) |
Mary Dewhurst (m. 1913)Ann Washington (m. 1936) |
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