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 John Leonard Hines - Arlington VA Posted by:  Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.656 W 077° 04.194
18S E 320446 N 4305230
United States Army General. A decorated combat veteran of World War I, he served as Chief of Staff of the US Army from 1924 to 1926.
Waymark Code: WM12M9Y
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2020
Views: 1
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 7, Site 8001
Description:
From Wikipedia: World War I-During World War I, Hines experienced a meteoric rise in rank as he was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel in May 1917, then to colonel (November 1917), brigadier general (April 1918), and, in August 1918, to temporary major general—four grades in 16 months. He assumed successively larger commands—from regiment to brigade, division, and finally, corps.
Hines commanded the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, from May to August 1918, during which time he received the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest decoration for valor in the United States Army, for "extraordinary heroism in action near Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 21, 1918."
On August 16, 1918, Hines assumed command of the 4th Division.[6] He commanded the division during the American operations at St. Mihiel and in the Meuse-Argonne until October 11, 1918. Hines then took command of III Corps, leading it during the final engagements of the war and the occupation of Germany.
Post War-Hines was promoted to permanent major general in March 1921. His post-war commands included the 5th Division, the 2nd Division and the VIII Corps Area. In December 1922, Hines was assigned as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, and became Chief of Staff of the United States Army on September 14, 1924.
Date of birth: 05/21/1868
Date of death: 10/13/1968
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: None
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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