Ralph E. Truman
| Ralph Emerson Truman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
May 10, 1880 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Died |
April 30, 1962 (aged 81) Kansas City, Missouri[1] |
| Resting place | Springfield National Cemetery |
| Relatives | Harry S. Truman (cousin) |
|
Military career | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Commands held | 35th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War/Philippines, Mexican Expedition, World War I[2] and the Meuse-Argonne campaign |
Ralph Emerson Truman was an American general who led the 35th Infantry Division between 1940 and 1941. He was the father of Lieutenant General Louis Watson Truman who led Third U.S. Army from 1965 until 1967 and the cousin of President Harry S. Truman who also served in the 35th Infantry Division.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Veterans Day 1941". Retrieved 2015-12-29.
- ↑ "Ralph E. Truman Papers". Retrieved 2015-12-29.
- ↑ "Records of the Thirty-Fifth Division Association". The Truman Library. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ↑ "Photos from Camp Robinson, Arkansas - 1941". 134th Infantry Regiment. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
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