Walter W. Hess
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United States ArmyWalter W. Hess Jr. | |
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| Born | March 17, 1892 Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 10, 1972 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1915-1952 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit | Coast Artillery Corps |
| Commands | Artillery Commander, 36th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) |
Walter Wood Hess Jr.[1] (March 17, 1892 – April 10, 1972) was a United States Army brigadier general. He is most famous for his leadership as the commander of the artillery of the 36th Infantry Division.
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Walter Wood Hess Jr. was born in March 1892 in Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1911, and graduated 95th as part of the class the stars fell on in June 1915. He was one of 59 members of that graduating class who became generals, among them Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley.
He served in France during World War I as an artillery officer, having been commissioned in the Coast Artillery Corps, commanding a battalion. He participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and Ypres - Lys Offensives.[2]
World War II
He was appointed an artillery officer of the 36th Infantry Division in November 1943. He succeeded Brigadier General Miles A. Cowles in this capacity. Hess participated with the 36th Division in the landing at Salerno, Battle of Monte Cassino, Battle of Anzio, Operation Dragoon and Colmar Pocket.
For his leadership of the 36th Infantry Division artillery, Hess was awarded the Legion of Merit[3] and other awards.
