Julius Ochs Adler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Julius Ochs Adler

United States Army general

Date of Birth: 03-Dec-1892

Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 03-Oct-1955

Profession: journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Julius Ochs Adler

  • Julius Ochs Adler (December 3, 1892 – October 3, 1955) was an American publisher, journalist, and highly decorated United States Army officer with the rank of Major general.
  • He distinguished himself during World War I as Major and battalion commander in the 306th Infantry Regiment and received Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest decorations of the United States military for valor in combat. Following the War, he returned to his civilian job as journalist for The New York Times, but retained his reserve commission.
  • Adler was recalled for federal service in 1940 and reached the rank of Brigadier general.
  • He later served as Assistant Division Commander, 6th Infantry Division during New Guinea campaign, but reverted to the inactive status in late 1944.
  • However Adler remained active in the Army Organized Reserve and reached the rank of Major General and commander of 77th Infantry Division.

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