Jens A. Doe
Major General Jens Anderson Doe (20 June 1891 – 25 February 1971) was a senior United States Army officer who fought with distinction in both World War I and World War II. He is best known for his command of the 41st Infantry Division in the South West Pacific Area during World War II.
Jens Anderson Doe | |
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| Born | June 20, 1891 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | February 25, 1971 (aged 79) Carmel, California, United States |
| Buried | West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1914−1949 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3743 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 14th Machine Gun Battalion 15th Machine Gun Battalion 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment 17th Infantry Regiment 163rd Infantry Regiment 41st Infantry Division 5th Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (5) Purple Heart Air Medal |
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