- Maj. Gen. John E. Dahlquist (1896-1975)
- June 1943 - July 1944.
Gen. Dahlquist served as the first commander of the 70th Infantry Division. He
was formerly assistant commander of
76th Infantry Division. Subsequently,
Gen. Dahlquist commanded
36th Infantry Division.
After the war, Gen. Dahlquist would serve as commander of the
1st Infantry Division, V Corps, and Fourth Army.
Gen. Dahlquist died in 1975 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Maj. Gen. Allison J. Barnett
- July 1944 - July 1945. Prior to joining the 70th Infantry Division, Gen. Barnett served
in the Pacific Theater. Gen. Barnett later served as
commander of 94th Infantry Division.
Gen. Barnett died in 1971.
- Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Herren (1895 - 1985)
- July 1945 - Inactivation.
Gen. Herren was formerly assistant division commander and
commander of Task Force Herren. After WWII, Gen. Herren served in a variety of military
roles culminating in command of First Army. Gen. Herren died at the age of 89 in 1985. He is
buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
References:
1. The Army Almanac: A Book of Facts Concerning the Army of the
United States, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1950.
2. Order of Battle of the United States Army, World War II, European
Theater of Operations, Office of the Theater Historian,
Paris, France, December 1945.
3. Trailblazers: The Story of the 70th Infantry Division.
4. 70th Infantry Division Association.
• 70th Infantry Division History
• 70th Infantry Division Links
• 70th Infantry Division Components
• 70th Infantry Division Medal of Honor Recipients
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