Lewis Blaine Hershey Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Lewis Blaine Hershey (Lewis B. Hershey)

Last Updated: 09 May, 2024 | Views: 294

Age: 83

Profession: Defence

Other Profession(s): Soldier

Famous For: United States Army four-star general

Higher Education: Graduated

Lewis Blaine Hershey Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

12 Sep, 1893 (83 Years 08 Months 7 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Indiana

Birth District

Steuben County

Nationalities

American

Died on

20 May, 1977

Lewis Blaine Hershey Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Lewis Blaine Hershey, a well known American military officer, was born in Indiana. Hershey continued to fight in both World Wars I and II, ultimately becoming a Major General. He went to the neighborhood public schools and completed his teacher education at Tri-State University (now Trine University). He was an elementary school teacher and principal in the neighborhood. He had four kids with Ellen Divert (1892-1977): Kathryn, Edgar, George, and Ellen.

Lewis Blaine Hershey Career:

Hershey served in the military as well as being an enthusiastic stamp collector and a member of the United States Philatelic Society.

Hershey was renowned for his tenacious devotion to duty and strong character.

Hershey rose to prominence in the American military following the war and oversaw the Selective Service System from 1940 until 1970.

President Richard Nixon then fired him from that position and replaced him with a presidential advisor before promoting him to full General.

Lewis Blaine Hershey Honors:

Lewis Blaine was revered by both military men and civilians and was frequently referred to as "Mr. Selective Service." Throughout his lengthy career.

Lewis Blaine received various accolades and distinctions, including the Good Service Medal as well as the Legion of Merit.

Lewis Blaine Hershey Death:

Lewis Blaine died in 1977 and is remembered as one of the most significant military leaders of the 20th century.