William M. Hoge

For the California State Assemblymember, see William Hoge (California politician).
William M. Hoge
Brigadier General Hoge directing the construction of the ALCAN Highway in 1942
Born(1894-01-13)13 January 1894
Boonville, Missouri, US
Died29 October 1979(1979-10-29) (aged 85)
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1916–1955
RankGeneral
Service number0-4437
UnitCorps of Engineers
CommandsUnited States Army Europe
Seventh Army
Fourth Army
IX Corps
4th Armored Division
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Other workChairman of the Board, Interlake Iron Corporation

General William Morris Hoge (13 January 1894 – 29 October 1979) was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer who fought with distinction in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, with a military career spanning nearly 40 years.

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