Henry Terrell, Jr.
| Henry Terrell, Jr. | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
October 14, 1890 San Antonio, Texas |
| Died |
October 3, 1971 (aged 80) San Antonio, Texas |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912 - 1946 |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Service number | 0-3264 |
| Commands held |
 8th Infantry Division 90th Infantry Division XXII Corps |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Henry Terrell, Jr. (October 14, 1890 - October 3, 1971) was a Major General in the United States Army. Terrell commanded the 90th Infantry Division from March 1942 to January 1944 during World War II.[1]
Early years
Henry Terrell, Jr. was born on October 14, 1890 in San Antonio, Texas. He attended the University of Texas between years 1908 - 1910 and entered the United States Army in 1912. He was commissioned a Second lieutenant in Infantry and was assigned to 7th Infantry Regiment stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
He was subsequently transferred to the 22nd Infantry Regiment stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, where he participated in the border patrol duty during the Pancho Villa Expedition. Terrell was transferred to the 29th Infantry Regiment in February 1915, for duty in the Panama Canal Zone.
He returned to the United States in August 1917 and served (now in the rank of Captain) with the 58th Infantry Regiment in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. In July 1918, his regiment was transferred to the France within the American Expeditionary Force. Terrell participated in the Champagne-Marne defensive operations, Aisne-Marne Offensive, Battle of Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
World War II
Terrell commanded the 8th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division from March 1942 to January 1944 and finally XXII Corps during World War II.
Postwar
Major General Henry Terrell, Jr. retired from the army on 30 April 1946 and died on 3 October 1971 in San Antonio, Texas. He is buried together with his wife Helen (1891-1972) at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Medals and decorations
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Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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Legion of Merit |
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Mexican Border Service Medal |
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World War I Victory Medal with four battle clasps |
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American Defense Service Medal |
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American Campaign Medal |
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World War II Victory Medal |
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French Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 with Palm |
