Jens A. Doe
| Jens Anderson Doe | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
June 20, 1891 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Died | February 25, 1971 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1914–1949 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Unit |
 Infantry Branch
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| Commands held | 14th Machine Gun Battalion 15th Machine Gun Battalion 41st Infantry Division 5th Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (4) Air Medal Purple Heart |
Major General Jens Anderson Doe (20 June 1891 – 25 February 1971) was a senior United States Army officer who fought with distinction in both World War I and World War II. He is best known for his command of the 41st Infantry Division in the South West Pacific Area during World War II.
Jens Anderson Doe was born on 20 June 1891 in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 11th Infantry on 12 June 1914. He was stationed with the 11th Infantry successively at Texas City, Texas, Naco, Arizona, and Douglas, Arizona.
Doe was promoted to first lieutenant on 1 July 1916 and captain on 15 May 1917. From May to August 1917 he was stationed with the 11th Infantry Fort Oglethorpe. He attended a machine gun training course at Fort Sill before assuming command of the 15th Machine Gun Battalion in December 1917. In April 1918, he sailed for France.
Promoted to major on 7 June 1918, Doe served as 5th Infantry Division before assuming command of the 14th Machine Gun Battalion in July. As such, he participated in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Offensive, where he was wounded. His gallantry earned him the Silver Star.
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