Truesdell, Karl, 1882-1955
Variant namesKark Truesdell (b. Aug. 27, 1882, Moorhead, Minn.-d. July 16, 1955), U.S. Army officer, received his commission as 2nd lieutenant in 1904, and advanced to the rank of major general in 1940. He served with the Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War I and later was commanding general of the 12th Brigade in 1938 and 1939. He was commandant of the Command and General Staff School at Ft. Leavenworth from 1943 to 1945. He retired from Army service in 1946.
From the description of Truesdell, Karl, 1882-1955 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10598084
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| creatorOf | Truesdell, Karl. Addresses, 1942-1945 / given by Karl Truesdell, Major General, U.S. Army. | Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library, Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library; CARL; Fort Leavenworth Library; | |
| creatorOf | Truesdell, Karl, 1882-1955. Truesdell families in New York (State). 1952. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| referencedIn | Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Documentary Films. 1914 - 1944. ARMY DAY ACTIVITIES AT FORT SHERIDAN, ILL | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION | National Archives at College Park |
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Birth 1882-08-27
Death 1955-07-16
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