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He was appointed first lieutenant in 1894. He was made captain in 1899 and major in 1911. While stationed on the
Hawaiian Islands, he was promoted to Lieutenant‑Colonel.
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using the forest as cover and took the objective, while
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Commander in World War I
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Michael Lenihan (3rd from the right) between generals
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397:During the
322:Herman Hall
258:World War I
254:Philippines
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225:Relations
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