Stuart Heintzelman
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Major General Stuart Heintzelman (19 November 1876 – 6 July 1935) was an American soldier. He was a grandson of Civil War general Samuel P. Heintzelman.
Military career
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant of
During
From 1921 to 1929, he held numerous command and staff positions, including command of the 22nd Infantry Brigade, commander of the Eastern Defenses of New York, and Assistant Chief of Staff for War Plans. In 1929, he again returned to Fort Leavenworth to serve as the commandant of the Command and General Staff College and was promoted to major general in 1931. As commandant, Heintzelman was influential in updating the curriculum and actively participated in the classroom.
Death
Following complications from a
Awards
Heintzelman's awards include the Commander of the
Legacy
The USS General Stuart Heintzelman (AP-159), named in his honor, was launched in April 1945.
References
- ^ "Stuart Heintzelman" valor.militarytimes.com
- ^ ISBN 1571970886.
- ^ Yockelson, Mitchell (February 2000). "Heintzelman, Stuart". American National Biography. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ Burial Detail: Stuart Heintzelman, Stuart (Section 1, Grave 1271) – ANC Explorer
- ^ "Valor awards for Stuart Heintzelman".
- ISBN 0-8379-3201-7.
External links
- Army.mil: Heintzelman
- Stuart Heintzelman at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website