Michaelis, John H. (John Hersey), 1912-1985

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John Hersey Michaelis (Aug. 21, 1912-Oct. 20, 1985) was born in San Francisco, California. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1936, then from the Command and General Staff School in 1942. After service in World War II, Michaelis was commanding general of the U.S. Army, Alaska, from 1959 to 1962, U.S. Army V Corps, Federal Republic of Germany, from 1962 to 1963. He was commander of U.S. Forces Korea, 8th U.S. Army, from 1969 until his retirement in 1972.

From the description of Michaelis, John H. (John Hersey), 1912-1985 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10613467

John H. Michaelis was a United States Army lieutenant-general, deputy commander and general who commanded the 8th Army and the United Nations Command, Korea.

From the description of The John H. Michaelis papers, 1969-1971. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47137888
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referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Fish preservation during winter months, Otter Lake, Ft. Richardson, Alaska ; Ft. Richardson's first official drop zone dedication, Ft. Richardson Area, Alaska ; President Eisenhower's visit, Ft. Richardson, Alaska National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara visits border, West Germany National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. President John F. Kennedy visits the Hanau area, Germany National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Michaelis, John H. The John H. Michaelis papers, 1969-1971. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER, ELMENDORF AFB, ALASKA, 1 APRIL 1960 National Archives at College Park
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Birth 1912-08-21

Death 1985-10-30

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