Thomas Leonard Harrold

Thomas Leonard Harrold
Harrold as Commandant of the National War College
Born	(1902-06-21)June 21, 1902 San Diego, California
Died	June 16, 1973(1973-06-16) (aged 70) Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1925-1961
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	Combat Command A, 9th Armored Division 9th Armored Division 3rd Constabulary Brigade U.S. Army Armor School 1st Cavalry Division 10th Mountain Division 8th Infantry Division III Corps U.S. Army Caribbean Command National War College
Battles/wars	World War II Korean War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal

Thomas Leonard Harrold (June 21, 1902 – June 16, 1973) was a United States Army Lieutenant General. He was commander of the 9th Armored Division, U.S. Army Armor School, 1st Cavalry Division, 8th Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division, III Corps, and U.S. Army Caribbean. From 1958 to 1961 he served as commandant of the National War College.

Harrold was born in San Diego, California on June 21, 1902. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1925 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Cavalry.

From 1926 to 1927 Harrold was the adjutant for the 7th Cavalry Regiment.

He graduated from the Cavalry Officers Course in 1930.

Harrold served as an instructor at West Point in the early 1930s.

In the early 1940s Harrold was in charge of Army recruiting for the area that included Connecticut.

In 1942 Harrold graduated from the Command and the General Staff College.

During World War II Harrold commanded Combat Command A, 9th Armored Division, serving from August 27, 1944 to May 3, 1945. Harrold led his command during combat in Europe, including a key role in repelling the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge.