Claude Birkett Ferenbaugh (1899–1975) was a United States Army lieutenant general. He served as the operations officer of the U.S. II Corps in Africa during World War II and commanded the 7th Infantry Division during the Korean War.
Claude Birkett Ferenbaugh | |
|---|---|
 Ferenbaugh as a brigadier general, probably when he was commander of the Military District of Washington | |
| Born | March 16, 1899 Dresden, New York |
| Died | September 10, 1975 (aged 76) Washington, D.C. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1958 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Military District of Washington Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 7th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal Purple Heart |
Early life and start of military career
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Ferenbaugh was born in Dresden, New York, on March 16, 1899. He attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1918 and receiving his commission as a second lieutenant of infantry.[1][2][3]
World War I
editHaving graduated from West Point in November, Ferenbaugh arrived in Europe too late to take part in World War I combat. Like many other junior officers in the same circumstances, he carried out an observation tour of European battlefields, including visits to France, Belgium and Germany.[4]
Post-World War I
editFerenbaugh remained in the Army after the war ended. He was a 1920 graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, afterwards serving throughout the United States and overseas, including assignments at Fort Benning, Georgia, Vancouver, Washington, and in Hawaii and the Philippines.[5] In 1932, Ferenbaugh graduated from the Signal School Command Officer Course.[6] Ferenbaugh graduated from the Command and General Staff College in 1937, and from the Army War College in 1940.[7][8]
World War II
editAfter service on the General Staff at the War Department, in 1943 Ferenbaugh was assigned as operations officer, G-3 of the U.S. II Corps, and was responsible for planning and overseeing execution of combat actions during the North African Campaign.[9] After his assignment with II Corps, Ferenbaugh served as assistant division commander of the 83rd Infantry Division.[10]
Post-World War II
editFerenbaugh's service continued after World War II, including assignment as commander, of the Military District of Washington, chief of staff for the Operation Sandstone atomic tests, and commander at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He also served as president of the National Infantry Association in the late 1940s.[11][12][13][14]
Korean War
editIn 1951, Ferenbaugh was named commander of the 7th Infantry Division. His assignment also included membership on the Allied Negotiating Team that negotiated peace terms with North Korea.[15][5][16][17][18]
Post-Korean War
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From July 1953 to December 1954, Ferenbaugh served as chief of staff for U.S. Army, Europe. In 1955, he returned to South Korea as deputy commander of the Eighth United States Army, remaining in this assignment until his 1958 retirement.[19][20]
Awards and decorations
editFerenbaugh received multiple awards of the Distinguished Service Medal. He also received the Silver Star twice, the Legion of Merit three times, the Bronze Star twice, two awards of the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.[7][21][22]
Retirement and death
editIn retirement, General Ferenbaugh resided in Washington, D.C. He died at his home on September 10, 1975, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 7, Site 8083 A, RH.[23][24][25]
References
edit- ^ California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957, record of 30 June 1925 arrival date at San Francisco
- ^ 1920 U.S. Census Listing, Claude B. Ferenbaugh
- ^ Cullum, George Washington (1920). Robinson, Wirt (ed.). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. From Its Establishment, in 1802, to 1890. Vol. VI-B: 1910–1920. Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy. p. 2131. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ Official Army Directory, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1935, page 226
- ^ a b "War: New Command Team in Korea". Time. March 5, 1951.
- ^ "Army Signal School Graduates 221 Today", The New York Times, p. 8, June 13, 1932 (subscription required)
- ^ a b Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1954, page 234
- ^ Study project, a Historical Perspective of the Army War College Class of 1940, by Trent N. Thomas and Charles F. Moler, 1987, page 14
- ^ Normandy to Victory: the War Diary of General Courtney H. Hodges, by William C. Sylvan and John T. Greenwood, 2008, pages 418 to 419
- ^ Web page, 83rd Infantry Division in the Eastern Theater of Operations Archived June 8, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, U.S. Center of Military History
- ^ "Battle Royal Brewing Over River Projects", by Associated Press, published in Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 4, 1947
- ^ Newspaper article, ROTC, Unit Aide Gets Army Citation, Baltimore Afro-American, August 17, 1946
- ^ Infantry Journal, Volumes 60-61, 1946, page 62
- ^ Infantry Journal, Volumes 62-63, 1948, page 64
- ^ Seventh Infantry Division: 1917 to 1992, Turner Publishing, Paducha, Kentucky, 1991, page 51
- ^ "U.S. General Pinned Down; But Ferenbaugh and Aides Escape From Chinese Trap", The New York Times, p. 3, May 25, 1951 (subscription required)
- ^ "Truce Parley Ends After Six Minutes". Los Angeles Times. Munsan, Korea. AP. January 20, 1952. p. 21. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New UN Concession on Airfields Is Seen". Milwaukee Journal. Panmunjom, Korea. January 24, 1952. p. 1. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Web page, List of Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army, Europe Archived January 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, published by U.S. Army, Europe
- ^ "Taylor's New Aide in Korea", The New York Times, p. 5, January 3, 1955 (subscription required)
- ^ Current Biography, published by H.W. Wilson company, Volume 13, 1952, Page 25
- ^ "Hall of Valor, Alphabetical Index of Recipients of Major Military Awards". Military Times. Archived from the original on January 3, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
- ^ "Gen. Ferenbaugh, 75, A Korea Commander", The New York Times, p. 44, September 11, 1975
- ^ Social Security Death Index
- ^ "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Online National Cemetery Gravesite Locator". Archived from the original on May 17, 2019. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
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