Donald A. Stroh

Donald A. Stroh
Stroh as a major general, c. 1946
Born	(1892-11-03)November 3, 1892 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	December 20, 1953(1953-12-20) (aged 61) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Service	United States Army
Years of service	1917–1949
Rank	Major General
Service number	05845[1]
Unit	U.S. Cavalry Branch U.S. Army Infantry Branch
Commands	Troop H, 17th Cavalry Regiment Howitzer Company, 35th Infantry Regiment 2nd Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment 339th Infantry Regiment 39th Infantry Regiment 8th Infantry Division 106th Infantry Division Replacement Depot, Camp Pickett, Virginia Army Personnel Records Board
Wars	World War I World War II Allied-occupied Germany
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal
Alma mater	Michigan State University United States Army Command and General Staff College United States Army War College
Spouse(s)	Imogene Finger ​ (m. 1917⁠–⁠1953)​
Children	2

Donald A. Stroh (November 3, 1892 – December 20, 1953) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of World War I and World War II, he served from 1917 to 1949 and attained the rank of major general. Stroh's commands included the: 339th Infantry Regiment; 8th Infantry Division; 106th Infantry Division; Replacement Depot, Camp Pickett, Virginia; and Army Personnel Records Board. Stroh's awards included the Army Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit, and the Bronze Star Medal.

A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Stroh was raised and educated in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Michigan State University in 1915. He began a civilian career in New York City and attended several citizens' training camps (Plattsburgh camps) conducted by the army in anticipation U.S. entry into World War I. In June 1917, his application for a commission was approved and he was appointed a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Stroh completed his initial training in August, when he effected a transfer to the army and was appointed a second lieutenant of Cavalry. After completing his initial training as a Cavalry officer, he was assigned to the 17th Cavalry Regiment at Camp Harry J. Jones, Arizona, which performed wartime security duty on the U.S.–Mexico border. After the war, Stroh served with the 17th Cavalry at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. In 1920, he transferred to the Infantry Branch, and was assigned to the 35th Infantry Regiment.

After completing the course for Infantry officers in 1922, Stroh advanced through the ranks in command and staff positions, including postings to the Philippines. He completed the course at the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 1933 and the program of instruction at the United States Army War College in 1937. During World War II, he successively commanded the 339th Infantry Regiment, assistant division commander of the 9th Infantry Division, commander of the 8th Infantry Division, and commander of the 106th Infantry Division. After the war, he commanded the Replacement Depot at Camp Pickett, Virginia, followed by the presidency of the Army Personnel Records Board. He retired in 1949.

In retirement, Stroh was a resident of Washington, D.C. and maintained a cottage on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He died in Washington on December 20, 1953. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.