Pearson Menoher
Pearson Menoher was a career officer in the United States Army. A 1915 graduate of the United States Military Academy, he served from 1915 to 1952 and attained the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, his awards included the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star Medal and the Legion of Merit.
Early life
He was born on 14 November 1892 in Fort Monroe, Hampton City, Virginia, US.He was the son of Major General Charles T. Menoher.
He died on 13 February 1958.
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the rest of his family.
Start of career
He graduated from the U.S. [Military Academy at West Point|United States Military Academy]. He belonged to The class the stars fell on.Continued career
He served until 1952 and retired from service in 1952.Awards
He has received a number of awards, including but not limited to the Legion of Merit, Silver Star, and Army Distinguished Service Medal.Effective dates of promotion
Menoher's effective dates of promotion were:- Second Lieutenant, June 12, 1915
- First Lieutenant, July 1, 1916
- Captain, June 22, 1917
- Major, July 30, 1918
- Captain, March 15, 1920
- Major, July 1, 1920
- Captain, November 4, 1922
- Major, June 19, 1924
- Colonel (United States)|Lieutenant Colonel], June 26, 1936
- Colonel, June 26, 1941
- Colonel, September 1, 1943
- Brigadier General, February 13, 1945
- Brigadier General, January 24, 1948
- Brigadier General, May 31, 1952