Julian Hatcher
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Julian Sommerville Hatcher (June 26, 1888 – December 4, 1963) was a major general in the United States Army. A noted firearms expert, he wrote a number of technical books and articles relating to military firearms, ballistics, and autoloading weapons. He was also a pioneer in the forensic identification of firearms and their ammunition.
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Birth name | Julian Sommerville Hatcher |
Born | June 26, 1888 Hayfield, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | December 4, 1963(1963-12-04) (aged 75) Falls Church, Virginia, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1909–1946 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-2908 |
Commands held | Chief of Ordnance Field Service |
Known for | Hatcher's Notebook Book of the Garand |
Battles/wars | World War I, World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
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