Pearson Menoher (November 14, 1892 – February 13, 1958) was a career officer in the United States Army. A 1915 graduate of the United States Military Academy, he served from 1915 to 1952 and attained the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, his awards included the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star Medal and the Legion of Merit.
Early life
He was born on 14 November 1892 in Fort Monroe, Hampton City, Virginia, US.
He was the son of Major General Charles T. Menoher.
He died on 13 February 1958.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the rest of his family.
Start of career
He graduated from the United States Military Academy. He belonged to The class the stars fell on.
Continued career He served until 1952 and retired from service in 1952.
Awards He has received a number of awards, including but not limited to the Legion of Merit, Silver Star, and Army Distinguished Service Medal.
Effective dates of promotion Menoher's effective dates of promotion were: Second Lieutenant, June 12, 1915 First Lieutenant, July 1, 1916 Captain, June 22, 1917 Major (temporary), July 30, 1918 Captain, March 15, 1920 (reduced from temporary major) Major, July 1, 1920 Captain, November 4, 1922 (reduced from major) Major, June 19, 1924 Lieutenant Colonel, June 26, 1936 Colonel (temporary), June 26, 1941 Colonel, September 1, 1943 Brigadier General (temporary), February 13, 1945 Brigadier General, January 24, 1948 Brigadier General (retired), May 31, 1952
References
External links
Biography of Major-General Pearson Menoher (1892 – 1958), USA