George A. White
Major General George A. White (18 July 1880 – 23 November 1941) was an American journalist, magazine editor, and senior officer of the Oregon National Guard, who helped organize The American Legion. He commanded the 41st Infantry Division, made up of troops from the Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming National Guards, from January 1930 until his death in November 1941.
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| Born | July 18, 1880 Saline County, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1941 (aged 61) Clackamas, Oregon, U.S. |
| Buried | River View Cemetery, 45°27′42.3″N 122°40′24.8″WPortland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1895–1941 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 41st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I
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