Julius Ochs Adler | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | December 3, 1892 Chattanooga, Tennessee, US |
| Died | October 3, 1955 (aged 62) New York City, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Unit |  Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 77th Infantry Division 113th Infantry Regiment 306th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Stettheimer |
| Children | Barbara A. Katzander Nancy J. Adler Julius Ochs Adler, Jr. |
| Relations | Adolph Ochs (uncle) |
Julius Ochs Adler (December 3, 1892 – October 3, 1955) was an American publisher, journalist, and highly decorated United States Army officer with the rank of major general. He distinguished himself during World War I as Major and battalion commander in the 306th Infantry Regiment and received Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest decorations of the United States military for valor in combat.
Following the War, he returned to his civilian job as journalist for The New York Times, but retained his reserve commission. Adler was recalled for federal service in 1940 and reached the rank of Brigadier general. He later served as Assistant Division Commander, 6th Infantry Division during New Guinea campaign, but reverted to the inactive status in late 1944. However Adler remained active in the Army Organized Reserve and reached the rank of major general and commander of 77th Infantry Division.[1]
- ^ Jones, Charles V. (1948). Current biography yearbook 1948 – Who's News and Why. New York City: H.W. Wilson. p. 8. Retrieved December 8, 2017.