| Mark Leslie Hersey | |
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Major General Mark L. Hersey |
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| Born | December 1, 1863 Stetson, Maine |
| Died | January 22, 1934 (aged 70) Tampa, Florida |
| Place of Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1887–1924 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Philippine Constabulary 4th Division |
| Battles/wars |
Philippine-American War Boxer Rebellion World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Légion d'honneur(France) Croix de guerre (France) |
Mark Leslie Hersey (December 1, 1863 – January 22, 1934) was a Major General in the United States Army who commanded the 4th Infantry Division during World War I. The USS General M. L. Hersey is named after him.[1]
The USS General M. L. Hersey (AP-148), launched April 1944, was named in his honor.