This list contains the names of high ranking Army and Navy officers who were born in, grew up in, or have their residence in Pennsylvania. Based on official Army and Navy records as well as other sources of information, the data given is as complete and accurate as it has been possible to make it, but there are doubtless some inaccuracies and omissions.
Allen, Ezra Griffen, Rear Admiral, born in Scranton, March 11, 1885; director, Office of Budget and Reports, Navy Department.
Arnold, Henry H.; General of Army, born in Gladwyne, Montgomery County, June 25, 1886, commander U. S. Army Air Forces.
Aurand, Henry S., Major General, born in Tamaqua, April 21, 1894; commander, 6th Service Command, Chicago; in charge of supply operations, Normandy, November, 1944; commander, Services of Supply, U. S. Forces in China theater.
Baer, Joseph Augustus, Brigadier General, born in Kutztown, April 29, 1878;
chief of staff, headquarters, 2nd Service Command, Governors Island, New York.
Baughman, Cortlandt C.,
Commander, born in West Newton, Westmoreland County, December 12,
1884; commandant, U. S. Naval Operating Base, Lodonberry, Ireland.
Beishline, John R., Brigadier General, born in Scranton, November 20, 1905.
~ The Pennsylvania Manual, Volume 87, 1945, Page 87
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