Johnson Hagood (United States Army officer)

Major General Johnson Hagood (June 16, 1873 – December 22, 1948) was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1896, was commissioned in the artillery, and served in France in World War I, where he created the Services of Supply. He retired in 1936 after publicly criticizing New Deal funding.

For the Confederate general and governor, see Johnson Hagood (governor).
Major General

Johnson Hagood
Major General Johnson Hagood
Born(1873-06-16)June 16, 1873
Orangeburg, South Carolina
DiedDecember 22, 1948(1948-12-22) (aged 75)
Chicago, Illinois
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1896–1936
RankMajor General
Service number0-82
Commands heldThird United States Army
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
World War I
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Commander of the Legion of Honor (France)
Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy
Grand Officer of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan)
RelationsJames L. Holloway, Jr. (son-in-law)
Johnson Hagood (uncle)
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