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'''Theodore Leslie Futch'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.generals.dk/general/Futch/Theodore_Leslie/USA.html |title=Biography of Brigadier General Theodore Leslie Futch (1895 |
'''Theodore Leslie Futch'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.generals.dk/general/Futch/Theodore_Leslie/USA.html |title=Biography of Brigadier General Theodore Leslie Futch (1895 – 1992)|publisher=generals.dk |date=2010-07-04 |accessdate=2013-03-09}}</ref> (January 19, 1895 – January 18, 1992) was a [[United States Army]] officer with the rank of [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]]. He spent his whole army career in the [[Field Artillery Branch (United States)|Field Artillery Branch]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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[[File:Diplomas conferred on War College graduates. Washington, D.C., June 22. Today was graduation day at the Army War College at Fort Humphrey's here. Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson is LCCN2016873734.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|Assistant Secretary of War [[Louis A. Johnson]] presents Theodore Futch with his diploma on graduation day at the [[United States Army War College]], [[Fort Lesley J. McNair|Fort Humphreys]] (June 1938)]] |
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Theodore Leslie Futch was born on January 19, 1895 in [[Monroe, North Carolina]]. He attended the [[United States Military Academy]] at [[West Point, New York]] and graduated there on August 30, 1917. He was also commissioned [[Second Lieutenant]] of [[Field Artillery Branch (United States)|Field Artillery]] on the same date. |
Theodore Leslie Futch was born on January 19, 1895, in [[Monroe, North Carolina]]. He attended the [[United States Military Academy]] at [[West Point, New York]] and graduated there on August 30, 1917. He was also commissioned [[Second Lieutenant]] of [[Field Artillery Branch (United States)|Field Artillery]] on the same date. |
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Many of his West Point classmates later became general officers during World War II. For example: [[J. Lawton Collins]], [[Mark W. Clark]], [[Daniel Noce]], [[Ernest N. Harmon]], [[Laurence B. Keiser]], [[Milton B. Halsey]], [[Charles H. Gerhardt]], [[William Kelly Harrison, Jr.|William K. Harrison, Jr.]], [[Robert W. Hasbrouck]], [[Bryant Moore]], [[Harris M. Melasky]], [[William W. Eagles]], [[Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr.]], [[Miles A. Cowles]], [[Henry A. Barber, Jr.]], [[Theodore E. Buechler]], [[John T. Cole]], [[Harold A. Nisley]], [[Horace Harding]], [[Charles S. Kilburn]], [[George H. Weems]] or [[William O. Reeder]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://digital-library.usma.edu/libmedia/archives/oroc/v1912.pdf |title=United States Military Academy, Class of 1917 |publisher=digital-library.usma.edu |date=2010-07-04 |accessdate=2013-03-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317203443/http://digital-library.usma.edu/libmedia/archives/oroc/v1912.pdf |archivedate=2013-03-17 }}</ref> |
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Futch served in [[France]] during [[World War I]] and was appointed an [[aide de camp]] to Brigadier General [[Harry G. Bishop]], who served as commander of the 3rd Artillery Brigade. He served in this capacity until 1919, when he was transferred back to the States, where he was appointed a professor of military science and tactics at [[Iowa State College]].<ref name="unithistories1939">{{cite web|url=http://www.unithistories.com/officers/US_Army_officers_F01.html |title=Officers of the US Army 1939-1945|publisher=unithistories.com|date=2010-07-04 |accessdate=2013-03-10}}</ref> |
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Futch served in [[France]] during [[World War I]] and was appointed an [[Aide de Camp]] to Brigadier general [[Harry G. Bishop]], who served as commander of the 3rd Artillery Brigade. He served in this capacity until 1919, when he was transferred back to the States, where he was appointed a Professor of military science and tactics at [[Iowa State College]].<ref name="unithistories1939">{{cite web|url=http://www.unithistories.com/officers/US_Army_officers_F01.html |title=Officers of the US Army 1939-1945|publisher=unithistories.com|date=2010-07-04 |accessdate=2013-03-10}}</ref> |
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⚫ | While serving as a captain with the [[13th Field Artillery Regiment (United States)|13th Field Artillery Regiment]] at [[Oahu, Hawaii]], he saved a life from drowning of Private First Class Alexander J. Kaye of the Service Battery. For this action, Futch was awarded with the [[Soldier's Medal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=30167|title=Valor Awards for Theodore Leslie Futch|publisher=militarytimes.com|date=2010-07-04 |accessdate=2013-03-10}}</ref> |
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In 1935, Futch graduated from the [[Command and General Staff School]] at [[Fort Leavenworth]] in [[Kansas]]. Then he served as a professor of military science and tactics at [[Alabama Polytechnic Institute]] until 1939. |
In 1935, Futch graduated from the [[Command and General Staff School]] at [[Fort Leavenworth]] in [[Kansas]]. Then he served as a professor of military science and tactics at [[Alabama Polytechnic Institute]] until 1939. |
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==World War II== |
==World War II== |
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During the year of 1939, Futch was transferred back to Hawaii, where he served with 11th Field Artillery Brigade. In 1940 Futch was appointed |
During the year of 1939, Futch was transferred back to Hawaii, where he served with the 11th Field Artillery Brigade. In 1940, Futch was appointed commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, [[18th Field Artillery Regiment (United States)|18th Field Artillery Regiment]]. His next service assignment was back at [[Fort Sill]] in [[Oklahoma]], where he was appointed executive officer of the [[United States Army Field Artillery School|Field Artillery School]]. In 1942, he was appointed an assistant commander of the Field Artillery School.<ref name="unithistories1939"/> |
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In December 1942, Futch was transferred to the [[XIII Corps (United States)|XIII Corps]] under command of Major General [[Emil F. Reinhardt]], where was appointed |
In December 1942, Futch was transferred to the [[XIII Corps (United States)|XIII Corps]] under command of Major General [[Emil F. Reinhardt]], where he was appointed the corps' artillery commander. He spent his time with the corps in the states, and in November 1943, he was promoted to the rank of [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]].<ref name="unithistories1939"/> |
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In 1944 he was transferred to the [[35th Infantry Division (United States)|35th Infantry Division]] under the command of Major |
In 1944, he was transferred to the [[35th Infantry Division (United States)|35th Infantry Division]] under the command of Major General [[Paul W. Baade]] as its artillery commander. Then, he was sent to the [[European Theatre of World War II|European Theater]]. With 35th Division, Futch participated in many battles of World War II, including in [[France]], [[Luxembourg]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and [[Germany]]. Futch stayed with the 35th Division until September 1945, where the Division returned to the states. For his service with the [[35th Infantry Division (United States)|35th Infantry Division]] during the war, Futch was awarded with the [[Legion of Merit]], four [[Bronze Star Medal]]s and multiple foreign decorations. |
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==Postwar |
==Postwar life== |
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On September 25, 1945 Futch was appointed the |
On September 25, 1945, Futch was appointed the commanding general of [[Fort Bragg]] in [[North Carolina]] and stayed in this capacity until the beginning of January 1946. Futch then served as executive officer of the Civilian Components at [[Fort McPherson]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], before he was transferred to [[The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina|The Citadel]], where he was a Professor of Military Science & Tactics until 1950. |
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His last military assignment was as |
His last military assignment was as commanding general of the [[Fort Indiantown Gap]] in [[Pennsylvania]], where he retired on August 31, 1954. |
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Following his retirement, he served as the |
Following his retirement, he served as the commandant of cadets at [[Lyman Ward Military Academy]] in [[Camp Hill, Alabama]], from 1959 through 1967. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Futch married three times: He married his second wife in 1925 to Ida Reid Calhoun, with whom he had a daughter, Ida. They divorced in 1929, but Futch married again in 1931 to Margaret McLean Chase and had a son, David, and two daughters, Ellen and Katherine. |
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==Decorations== |
==Decorations== |
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| colspan="4"|[[Commendation Medal|Army Commendation Medal]] |
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| colspan="4"|[[World War I Victory Medal (United States)|World War I Victory Medal]] with Battle Clasp |
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| colspan="4"|[[Croix de guerre 1939-1945 (France)|French ''Croix de guerre 1939-1945'' with Palm]] |
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| colspan="4"|[[Order of Orange-Nassau|Knight of the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Recipients of the Soldier's Medal}} |
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| NAME = Futch, Theodore L. |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = United States general |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = January 19, 1895 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Monroe, North Carolina]] |
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| DATE OF DEATH = January 18, 1992 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = [[Hendersonville, North Carolina]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:25, 6 February 2024
Theodore Leslie Futch | |
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Born | Monroe, North Carolina | January 19, 1895
Died | January 18, 1992 Hendersonville, North Carolina | (aged 96)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1954 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal (4) |
Theodore Leslie Futch[1] (January 19, 1895 – January 18, 1992) was a United States Army officer with the rank of brigadier general. He spent his whole army career in the Field Artillery Branch.
Early life
[edit]Theodore Leslie Futch was born on January 19, 1895, in Monroe, North Carolina. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and graduated there on August 30, 1917. He was also commissioned Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery on the same date. Many of his West Point classmates later became general officers during World War II. For example: J. Lawton Collins, Mark W. Clark, Daniel Noce, Ernest N. Harmon, Laurence B. Keiser, Milton B. Halsey, Charles H. Gerhardt, William K. Harrison, Jr., Robert W. Hasbrouck, Bryant Moore, Harris M. Melasky, William W. Eagles, Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr., Miles A. Cowles, Henry A. Barber, Jr., Theodore E. Buechler, John T. Cole, Harold A. Nisley, Horace Harding, Charles S. Kilburn, George H. Weems or William O. Reeder.[2]
Futch served in France during World War I and was appointed an aide de camp to Brigadier General Harry G. Bishop, who served as commander of the 3rd Artillery Brigade. He served in this capacity until 1919, when he was transferred back to the States, where he was appointed a professor of military science and tactics at Iowa State College.[3]
In 1926, Futch attended the Battery Officer's Course at United States Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Subsequently, served there as an instructor until 1930.
While serving as a captain with the 13th Field Artillery Regiment at Oahu, Hawaii, he saved a life from drowning of Private First Class Alexander J. Kaye of the Service Battery. For this action, Futch was awarded with the Soldier's Medal.[4]
In 1935, Futch graduated from the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Then he served as a professor of military science and tactics at Alabama Polytechnic Institute until 1939.
World War II
[edit]During the year of 1939, Futch was transferred back to Hawaii, where he served with the 11th Field Artillery Brigade. In 1940, Futch was appointed commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 18th Field Artillery Regiment. His next service assignment was back at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, where he was appointed executive officer of the Field Artillery School. In 1942, he was appointed an assistant commander of the Field Artillery School.[3]
In December 1942, Futch was transferred to the XIII Corps under command of Major General Emil F. Reinhardt, where he was appointed the corps' artillery commander. He spent his time with the corps in the states, and in November 1943, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general.[3]
In 1944, he was transferred to the 35th Infantry Division under the command of Major General Paul W. Baade as its artillery commander. Then, he was sent to the European Theater. With 35th Division, Futch participated in many battles of World War II, including in France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Futch stayed with the 35th Division until September 1945, where the Division returned to the states. For his service with the 35th Infantry Division during the war, Futch was awarded with the Legion of Merit, four Bronze Star Medals and multiple foreign decorations.
Postwar life
[edit]On September 25, 1945, Futch was appointed the commanding general of Fort Bragg in North Carolina and stayed in this capacity until the beginning of January 1946. Futch then served as executive officer of the Civilian Components at Fort McPherson, Georgia, before he was transferred to The Citadel, where he was a Professor of Military Science & Tactics until 1950.
His last military assignment was as commanding general of the Fort Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania, where he retired on August 31, 1954.
Following his retirement, he served as the commandant of cadets at Lyman Ward Military Academy in Camp Hill, Alabama, from 1959 through 1967.
Personal life
[edit]Futch married three times: He married his second wife in 1925 to Ida Reid Calhoun, with whom he had a daughter, Ida. They divorced in 1929, but Futch married again in 1931 to Margaret McLean Chase and had a son, David, and two daughters, Ellen and Katherine.
Decorations
[edit]Here is Brigadier General Futch's ribbon bar:
1st Row | Legion of Merit | Soldier's Medal | Bronze Star Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters | ||||||||||||||
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2nd Row | Army Commendation Medal | World War I Victory Medal with Battle Clasp | Army of Occupation of Germany Medal | American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp | |||||||||||||
3rd Row | American Campaign Medal | European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver campaign star | World War II Victory Medal | Army of Occupation Medal | |||||||||||||
4th Row | National Defense Service Medal | Chevalier of the Legion of Honor (France) | French Croix de guerre 1939-1945 with Palm | Knight of the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau |
References
[edit]- ^ "Biography of Brigadier General Theodore Leslie Futch (1895 – 1992)". generals.dk. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
- ^ "United States Military Academy, Class of 1917" (PDF). digital-library.usma.edu. 2010-07-04. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-03-17. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ a b c "Officers of the US Army 1939-1945". unithistories.com. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- ^ "Valor Awards for Theodore Leslie Futch". militarytimes.com. 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
- 1895 births
- 1992 deaths
- United States Army Field Artillery Branch personnel
- People from Monroe, North Carolina
- Military personnel from North Carolina
- United States Military Academy alumni
- United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Army personnel of World War I
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Soldier's Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Honour
- Recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 (France)
- United States Army generals of World War II
- United States Army generals
- Auburn University faculty
- Iowa State University faculty