Hunter Liggett

Life

Liggett graduated in 1879 his studies at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and entered as Second Lieutenant ( Lieutenant ) in the 5th Infantry Regiment. He served in the Montana Territory, Dakota Territory, in Texas and Florida and was founded in June 1884 First Lieutenant ( Lieutenant ).

After the conclusion of peace in 1919 he moved to the 3rd U.S. Army and stayed with her as commander of the army of occupation in Europe. After his return to the United States, he commanded the IX. Corps in San Francisco until he became a major general in retirement in March 1921. In June 1930 he was awarded by the U.S. Congress to the rank of Lieutenant General, which he had been temporarily during the war. He died on December 10, 1935 in San Francisco.

For his outstanding accomplishments ( " exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services" ) as Commanding General of I Corps and commander of the 1st Army received Ligett the Distinguished Service Medal. The Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey County, California and the USS Hunter Liggett, one of the largest transporters in World War II are named after LTG Hunter Liggett.