John E. Dahlquist

John E. Dahlquist
BornMarch 12, 1896
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
DiedJuly 30, 1975 (aged 79)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1917–1956
Rank General
Service number0-7120
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands70th Infantry Division
36th Infantry Division
1st Infantry Division
V Corps
Fourth Army
Continental Army Command
Army Field Forces
Battles / warsWorld War II
Cold War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star (2)

General John Ernest Dahlquist (March 12, 1896 – July 30, 1975) was a senior United States Army officer. In the course of his military career, Dahlquist commanded three different army divisions, commanded at the corps and field army level and rose to the rank of four-star general. He is well-known for commanding the series of poor tactical decisions which led to the 442nd RCT becoming the most highly decorated unit in the history of the United States Armed Forces.


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