John H. Hester

John Hutchison Hester
Hutchison as a brigadier general
Born(1886-09-11)11 September 1886
Albany, Georgia, US
Died11 February 1976(1976-02-11) (aged 89)
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Allegiance United States
Service / branchUnited States Army seal United States Army
Years of service1908-1946
Rank Major General
Commands43rd Infantry Division (United States) 43rd Infantry Division
Battles / warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)

John Hutchison Hester (11 September 1886 – 11 February 1976) was a major general in the United States Army who commanded the 43rd Infantry Division during World War II.[1]