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had been overrun by the initial German onslaught and two of its three infantry regiments had been destroyed. Stroh assumed command on February 7, 1945, and assumed responsibility for rebuilding the unit and preparing it for combat. Throughout February and early March, the 106th Division fought on the
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landed in France and joined the battle. After a week of fighting, it had made little headway and had taken heavy casualties, including several senior leaders. Stroh assumed command on July 13, oversaw the division's reorganization, then led it during action across Northern France. In August and
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For service as commanding general of the 8th Infantry Division from July to September, 1944. With tireless energy and keen foresight, he directed the operations of his division in the Normandy breakthrough and the campaign in Brittany culminating in the capitulation of the fortress of Brent.
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imminent, in April 1941, Stroh was one of four officers selected to visit the United Kingdom to study the British military intelligence system. In the spring of 1942, Stroh returned to the 85th Division, which was being mobilized for wartime activation. Assigned to command the
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degree in agriculture in 1915 and began a civilian career in sales with the Sunkist Fruit Company in New York City. While working for Sunkist, Stroh continued his interest in military activities by taking part in several citizens' training camps
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until it was inactivated in September 1945. During the post-war occupation, the 106th Infantry Division operated 16 prisoner of war camps and was responsible for over 900,000 prisoners.
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on November 3, 1892, the son of Harry Lincoln Stroh and Annie Armpriester Stroh. The family moved to Washington, D.C., in 1896, where Harry Stroh worked as a
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at Schofield Barracks, where he was assigned to command the regiment's Howitzer Company. In September 1923, Stroh completed the course for officers at the
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After completing the course for Infantry officers in 1922, Stroh advanced through the ranks in command and staff positions, including postings to the
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as commander of the regiment's Troop H. The 17th Cavalry maintained border defense between the United States and Mexico for the duration of the war.
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1943 photo of Stroh as assistant division commander of the 8th Infantry Division, seated behind driver. Seated next to Stroh is Major General
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After graduating from the advanced course for Infantry officers Fort Benning in 1929, Stroh was assigned to the 16th Infantry Brigade at
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unit based in Michigan. He served with the 85th Division from June 1923 to May 1928, including postings as executive officer of the
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and led its reorganization until a replacement commander was appointed. In July 1943, the 9th Division was part of the
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where it relieved two divisions that had sustained heavy casualties, and captured the town of Hürtgen on November 28.
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in the Philippines, where he commanded a company and served as a battalion executive officer. Stroh was promoted to
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in 1915. He began a civilian career in New York City and attended several citizens' training camps (
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With the United States entry into World War I, in 1917, Stroh successfully for a commission in the
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Upon returning to the United States, Stroh was assigned to command of the Replacement Depot at
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on June 10, 1944, and immediately went into battle. The division was credited with cutting the
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After his high school graduation, Stroh attended the Michigan Agricultural College (now
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In retirement, Stroh was a resident of Washington, D.C. and maintained a cottage on the
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In retirement, Stroh resided in Washington, D.C. and also maintained a cottage on the
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Letters to Imogene: The Triumph and Tragedy of an American Military Family, 1942-1945
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in November 1934 and assigned as executive officer of the 23rd Infantry Brigade.
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that offered participants the opportunity to apply for military commissions.
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September, the 8th Division was instrumental in the capture of the port of
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Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States
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Stroh died in Washington, D.C. on December 20, 1953. He was buried at
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In January 1936, Stroh was assigned to command 2nd Battalion,
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In 2021, Stroh's grandson Robert E. Stumpf authored a book,
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United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni
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Major General, Army of the United States, 1 December 1947
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Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
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and assignment as assistant division commander of the
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In 1950, Michigan State University awarded Stroh the
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and assistant chief of staff for Intelligence (G-2).
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After the war, Stroh served with the 17th Cavalry at
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United States Army Command and General Staff College
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United States Army Command and General Staff College
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In 1920, he transferred to the 1827:Military personnel from Washington, D.C. 1744:Commanding General 8th Infantry Division 737:, which culminated when it breached the 629:during its organization and training at 493:Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island 1300: 1298: 1185: 1183: 1018: 1877:Burials at Arlington National Cemetery 949:"Guarding Prisoners of War In Germany" 673:. The 9th Infantry Division landed at 491:. He received his initial training at 397:, assistant division commander of the 1842:United States Army War College alumni 1603:. Jacksonville, FL. December 21, 2014 918:Major General (retired), 30 June 1949 878:, United States Army, 1 November 1934 872:, United States Army, 3 November 1917 503:, Kansas in October, then joined the 432:Donald Armpriester Stroh was born in 7: 1822:People from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1812:United States Marine Corps officers 1573:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1948). 1549:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1950). 1525:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1945). 1504:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1943). 1483:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1942). 1462:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1941). 1441:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1935). 1378:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1934). 1147:. Copenhagen, Denmark: Yuri Beckers 1029:U.S. Army Adjutant General (1949). 933:"Operation on the Crozon Peninsula" 671:planned invasion of Northern France 1355:"The Marine Corps Gazette: June 2" 1353:Jenks, J. E., ed. (June 9, 1917). 866:, United States Army, 16 June 1917 712:L to R: Ninth U.S. Army commander 653:The 9th Division took part in the 14: 1862:Recipients of the Legion of Merit 1595:"Obituary, Imogene Jerrie Stumpf" 884:, United States Army, 1 July 1940 795:Stroh's U.S. awards included the 601:to the commanding general of the 381:. He completed the course at the 295:. Stroh's commands included the: 35:Stroh as a major general, c. 1946 1867:Officers of the Legion of Honour 1832:Michigan State University alumni 1651:Scott, Lee (September 5, 2021). 1190:Stroh, D. A., ed. (April 1926). 797:Army Distinguished Service Medal 442:Bureau of Engraving and Printing 393:, he successively commanded the 313:Army Distinguished Service Medal 209:Army Distinguished Service Medal 1306:"Death Notice, Donald A. Stroh" 256: 1717:at Arlington National Cemetery 764:which his wife and he called " 591:United States Army War College 387:United States Army War College 238:United States Army War College 1: 1626:"Major Harry R. Stroh Marker" 1145:9th Infantry Division In WW2 1141:"Biography, Donald A. Stroh" 838:Effective dates of promotion 182:Army Personnel Records Board 785:Arlington National Cemetery 776:order, and belonged to the 659:Battle for Bizerte, Tunisia 464:), a program under the pre- 422:Arlington National Cemetery 83:Arlington National Cemetery 1893: 1680:Stumpf, Robert E. (2021). 1166:Brown, Addison M. (1915). 1139:Stumpf, Robert E. (2018). 851:United States Marine Corps 497:Marine Corps Base Quantico 489:United States Marine Corps 483:Stroh as a captain in 1926 370:, and was assigned to the 348:United States Marine Corps 1777: 1768: 1760: 1750: 1741: 1733: 1728: 892:Army of the United States 762:Eastern Shore of Maryland 667:Allied invasion of Sicily 649:, the division commander. 603:Fourth United States Army 597:, where he was appointed 595:Presidio of San Francisco 550:, then as the division's 453:Michigan State University 418:Eastern Shore of Maryland 332:Michigan State University 230:Michigan State University 136:U.S. Army Infantry Branch 28: 1721:Generals of World War II 697:and the clearing of the 657:in October 1942. 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Jones 457:Bachelor of Science 401:, commander of the 360:Camp Harry J. Jones 176:Replacement Depot, 132:U.S. Cavalry Branch 1737:William C. McMahon 1661:. Jacksonville, FL 1576:U.S. Army Register 1552:U.S. Army Register 1528:U.S. Army Register 1507:U.S. Army Register 1486:U.S. Army Register 1465:U.S. Army Register 1444:U.S. Army Register 1381:U.S. Army Register 1032:U.S. Army Register 1007:Letters to Imogene 894:, 24 December 1941 882:Lieutenant Colonel 858:United States Army 856:Second Lieutenant 778:Army and Navy Club 722: 679:Cotentin Peninsula 651: 633:, North Carolina. 520:Schofield Barracks 485: 364:Schofield Barracks 281:United States Army 150:Howitzer Company, 94:United States Army 1785: 1784: 1778:Succeeded by 1764:Herbert T. Perrin 1754:William G. Weaver 1751:Succeeded by 1729:Military offices 1693:978-1-9772-3626-5 1340:GenealogyBank.com 898:Brigadier General 847:Second Lieutenant 809:Bronze Star Medal 805:oak leaf clusters 743:occupation duties 718:Troy H. 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Black and white 1946 head and shoulders photo of Major Donald A. Stroh in dress uniform, seated at desk
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
Arlington National Cemetery
United States Army
Major General
Service number
U.S. Cavalry Branch
U.S. Army Infantry Branch
17th Cavalry Regiment
35th Infantry Regiment
26th Infantry Regiment
339th Infantry Regiment
39th Infantry Regiment
8th Infantry Division
106th Infantry Division
Camp Pickett
World War I
World War II
Allied-occupied Germany
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Alma mater
Michigan State University
United States Army Command and General Staff College
United States Army War College
United States Army
World War I
World War II

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