Stonewall Jackson (20th century general)

Major General Stonewall Jackson (March 4, 1891 – October 13, 1943) was an American major general during the period of World War II. He died while on active duty commanding the 84th Infantry Division near Camp Howie, Texas.

Stonewall Jackson
Birth name	Stonewall Jackson
Born	(1891-03-04)March 4, 1891 Arlington, Kentucky[1]
Died	October 13, 1943(1943-10-13) (aged 52) Camp Polk, Louisiana
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Years of service	1917-1943[1]
Rank	Major general
Battles/wars	World War II era
Spouse(s)	Dorothy F. Jackson (1897-1970)

Although it is believed that he was named after Confederate lieutenant general Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, it is believed he is not related to the more famous general with this name. However, his father was a cavalry officer who served under Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

Jackson had served in the Army of Occupation after the First World War. He later was served as professor of military science and tactics at Georgetown University. He also taught at Cornell. Jackson had been made a division commander in February 1943, and he was promoted to major general on March 15, 1943.

Jackson died on October 13, 1943, at the Camp Polk Station Hospital as a result of injuries received in a plane crash from October 4, 1943.[2] He was one of the highest-ranked American generals to die in the United States during World War II along with General Malin Craig, Major General Herbert Dargue, Major General Frank C. Mahin, Major General Robert Olds, Major General Paul Newgarden, and Major General William H. Rupertus.

Military offices
Preceded by John H. Hilldring	Commanding General 84th Infantry Division February 1943 – October 1943	Succeeded by Robert B. McClure

References

1. "Jackson, Stonewall, MG, Fallen". Retrieved 2020-07-10.
2. "Stonewall Jackson Major General, United States Army". Retrieved 2020-07-10.

External links

• Stonewall Jackson at Find a Grave