Verne D. Mudge
Verne D. Mudge | |
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Mudge as Major general | |
| Born | September 5, 1898 |
| Died | January 29, 1957 (aged 58) |
| Buried | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California, US 32°41′37″N 117°14′42″W / 32.69362129°N 117.24500957°W |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1920–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-12679 |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands | 1st Cavalry Division 2nd Cavalry Brigade 5th Cavalry Brigade |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
| Relations | Walter Cowen Short (father-in-law) |
Verne Donald Mudge (September 5, 1898 – January 29, 1957) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Major general. He is most noted as Commanding general, 1st Cavalry Division during World War II for which he received Distinguished Service Cross, the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force.
Mudge served his whole career in the Cavalry Branch, rising from the Platoon leader to Divisional commander. His career was cut short after he was wounded by Japanese grenade during the Battle of Manila in February 1945. He retired from the U.S. Army in November 1946 and then served as Chief of the Professional Staff of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee until July 1956.