Courtney Hodges
Senior officer
General Courtney Hicks Hodges was a decorated senior officer in the United States Army who commanded First U.S. Army in the Western European Campaign of World War II. Hodges was a notable "mustang" officer, rising from private to general. Wikipedia
Born: January 5, 1887, Perry, GA
Died: January 16, 1966 (age 79 years), San Antonio, TX
Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Battles/wars: Philippine–American War;
Rank: General
Service number: 0-2686
Service/branch: United States Army