Paul Newgarden
United States Army general
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| Intro | United States Army general | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Military personnel | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 24 February 1892 | |
| Death | 14 July 1944 (aged 52 years) |
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Biography
Major General Paul Woolever Newgarden (February 14, 1892 – July 14, 1944) was a senior United States Army officer. Prior to his death he commanded the 10th Armored Division. The 10th Armored Division "Tigers” played a key role in several engagements during World War II. While Major General William H. H. Morris took the "Tigers" into battle, Newgarden was the first to command and train them. Newgarden died in a plane crash over Chattanooga, Tennessee while returning to Fort Knox.
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1936 - 1940 Assistant Chief of Staff (G-3), VI Corps
1941 - 1942 Commanding Officer 41st Armored Infantry Regiment
1942 - 1942 Commanding Officer Combat Command A, 2nd Armored Division
1942 - 1944 Commanding General 10th Armored Division