History of the Fortieth (Sunshine) Division
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Excerpt from History of the Fortieth (Sunshine) Division: Containing a Brief History of All Units Under the Command of Major General Frederick S. Strong, 1917-1919 The 40th Division enjoyed a continuity of policy and tradition, due to the unbroken Command of General Strong. He organized the 40th Division and was its Commanding General throughout its existence. Any organization reflects its head. An accomplished soldier, an experienced administrator, a considerate and cultured gentleman of unblemished character and high ideals, he imparted his principles and his spirit to the organization which he commanded. Especially, and unceasingly, was he solicitous for the physical and moral welfare of the men. in no way abating discipline, but constantly seeking to obtain for them the best conditions of life under the circumstances. The personnel of this Division will not cease to retain an abiding loyalty and affection for their Commanding General. Major General Frederick S. Strong was born in Michigan, November 12th. 1855. He began his military career in 1876. entering West Point as a cadet in that year and graduating in 1880, when he was assigned to the Artillery arm of the service. He participated in the last Sioux Indian Campaign, 1890-1891. In the war with Spain he served as Major and Adjutant General of the First Division, Second Army Corps. U. S. Volunteers. In 1904 he was promoted to Major in the Artillery Corps. From 1904 to 1906 he was Major in Inspector General´s Dept., Washington. D. C. In 1907 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Was in Adjutant General´s Dept.. Department of the Lakes. Chicago.. HI., from 1907 to 1909. In Philippines May 5. 1909 to April 1st. 1911. Colonel Coast Artillery Corps, March 9th. 1911. Commanded Coast Defenses Eastern District New York till August 20th. 1911. Command of Coast Defenses of Chesapeake Bay and Coast Artillery School, September 1st. 1911. to February 1st. 1913. Command of South Atlantic Coast Artillery District. February 1st. 1913, to March 31st. 1914, with Station at Charleston. S. C. On waiting orders at convenience of the Government till October 1st. 1914. with station in New York City. In command South Atlantic Coast Artillery District. October 1st, 1914. to November 1st, 1915. Promoted to rank of Brigadier General. U. S. A.. May 5th, 1915. In command Schofield Barracks. H. T., December 13th, 1915, to November 9th, 1916. In command Hawaiian Dept., November 9th, 1916. to July 31st, 1917. Promoted to rank of Major General. N. A.. August 5th. 1917. In command 40th Division. National Guard, stationed at Camp Kearny. California. August 25th. 1917. to August 1st. 1918. En route from Camp Kearny to France August 1st to August 21st. 1918. In command of 40th Division in France and until disbanding of Division. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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