Joseph C. Hutchinson
United States Army general (1894–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Carson Hutchison (September 17, 1894 – December 7, 1982) was a politician, businessman and decorated officer in the United States Army and Florida National Guard during World War II. He is most noted for his service as Assistant Commander, 31st Infantry Division during the Battle of Mindanao in 1945, when he accepted the surrender of Japanese 35th Army under lieutenant general Gyosaku Morozumi on behalf of Allied command.[1][2]
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Joseph Carson Hutchison | |
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Born | (1894-09-17)September 17, 1894 Cross Hill, South Carolina |
Died | December 7, 1982(1982-12-07) (aged 88) Sanford, Florida |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1952 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | 48th Infantry Division 31st Infantry Division 124th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
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