Jens A. Doe

Jens Anderson Doe
Born(1891-06-20)June 20, 1891
Chicago, Illinois, United States
DiedFebruary 25, 1971(1971-02-25) (aged 79)
Carmel, California, United States
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1914−1949
Rank Major General
Service number0-3743
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands14th Machine Gun Battalion
15th Machine Gun Battalion
1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment
17th Infantry Regiment
163rd Infantry Regiment
41st Infantry Division
5th Infantry Division
3rd Infantry Division
4th Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (3)[1]
Silver Star (5)[1]
Purple Heart
Air Medal

Major General Jens Anderson Doe (20 June 1891 – 25 February 1971) was a senior United States Army officer who fought with distinction in both World War I and World War II. He is best known for his command of the 41st Infantry Division in the South West Pacific Area during World War II.

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