Middleton, Troy H. (Troy Houston), 1889-1976

Major General Troy H. Middleton served as commander of the U.S. Army, 45th Division and the VIII Corps during World War II. He later served as president of Louisiana State University (1950-1962).

From the description of Troy H. Middleton letter, 1960 May 6. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 226256735

Troy Houston Middleton (b. Oct. 12, 1889, Hazelhurst, Mississippi-d. Oct. 9, 1976), Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, enlisted in the service following graduation from college and was commissioned in the infantry in 1912. He served in Mexico and with the 47th and 39th Infantry in the American Expeditionary Force. He was professor of military science and tactics (1930-1936) and retired the first time in 1937. Recalled to active duty in 1941, he was assigned to the Infantry Replacement Training Center, and later was commanding general of the 45th Infantry Division and of VIII Corps. This decorated officer retired in August 1945. He later served as president of Louisiana State University from 1951 to 1962.

From the description of Middleton, Troy H. (Troy Houston), 1889-1976 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10573387

Major General Troy H. Middleton served as commander of the U.S. Army's 45th Division and the VIII Corps during World War II. This letter, dated December 11, 1944, was written days before the Battle of the Bulge, in which Middleton fought. He later served as president of Louisiana State University (1950-1962). Henry E. Attaya served in the LSU R.O.T.C. in 1935 while Middleton was commandant of cadets.

From the description of Troy H. Middleton letter, 1944 Dec. 11. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 262293484

Major General Troy H. Middleton served as commander of the U.S. Army's 45th Division and the VIII Corps during World War II. He later served as president of Louisiana State University (1950-1962).

From the description of Troy H. Middleton memoranda, 1953-1954. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 317962866

Major General Troy H. Middleton served as commander of the U.S. Army, 45th Division and the VIII Corps during World War II. He later served as president of Louisiana State University (1950-1962).

Dr. Daniel Borth Jr. was professor of accounting, auditor (1939-42), comptroller (1942, 1951-56), Dean of Administration (1956-59), and Executive Vice President (1959-64) at Louisiana State University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an instructor in revising accounting systems at army depots.

From the description of Troy H. Middleton letter, 1952 Apr. 16. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 454140158