Bolling, A. R. (Alexander Russell), 1895-1964

Alexander Russell Bolling (b. Aug. 28, 1895, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-d. June 3, 1964) served as a U.S. Army officer in both World Wars I and II. In 1918 he served with the 3rd Infantry Division, AEF at Aisne-Marne, Champagne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Argonne engagements. Later, after graduating from Command and General Staff School and the Army War College, he served as assistant chief of staff for intelligence at I Corps Area from 1938 to 1940, then assistant chief of staff for personnel at Army Ground Forces from 1940 to 1943. He became a brigadier general in August 1942; assistant division commander of 8th Infantry Division, then 84th Division from 1943 to 1944); and major general and commanding general of 84th Division in 1945. A highly-decorated officer, he served as commanding general of Third Army from 1952 to 1955. He retired from Army service at the rank of lieutenant general in July 1955.

From the description of Bolling, A. R. (Alexander Russell), 1895-1964 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10597531