Simpson, William H. (William Hood), 1888-1980

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William H. Simpson was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who served as chief of staff of the 33rd Division, American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) during World War I (WWI). He then commanded Camp Walters, Texas. During World War II (WWII) he was with the 35th and 30th Infantry Divisions and was a commanding general of the 9th Army from 1944-1945 and of the 2nd Army to 1946.

From the description of The William H. Simpson papers, 1909-1980. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47904746

U.S. Army officer.

From the description of Reminiscences of William H. Simpson : oral history, 1972. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309742706

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Birth 1888-05-19

Death 1980-08-15

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