Английская Википедия:Albert H. Blanding

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Albert Hazen Blanding (November 9, 1876 – December 26, 1970) was a United States Army officer. Among the most distinguished military figures in Florida's history, he was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal.[1]

Early life

Blanding was born in Lyons, Iowa, but his family moved to Florida when he was two years old. Blanding attended East Florida Seminary, now known as the University of Florida, in Gainesville, graduating in 1894.[2] He was commissioned a captain in the Florida National Guard in 1899. At the time, he was a phosphate company executive.[3][4] he advanced through the ranks in a variety of staff and command positions, receiving promotion to major in 1906 and lieutenant colonel in 1908.

Pancho Villa Expedition

Blanding was promoted to the rank of colonel in 1909 and ran a turpentine, sawmill, and lumber business from 1910 to 1914 while active on the National Guard roster.[2][5] In the Pancho Villa Expedition, Blanding commanded the Second Florida Infantry.[6]

World War I

On August 5, 1917, Blanding was called up to serve in World War I, where he commanded the 53rd Brigade, part of Major General John F. O'Ryan's 27th Division, O'Ryan's roughnecks as it was often called, as a brigadier general.

In France, he commanded the 185th Infantry Brigade, which included the 370th Infantry Regiment from Illinois.[6]

After hostilities ceased, he was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the citation for which states the following:

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He was discharged from the Army on March 1, 1919, after which he resumed his service to the Florida National Guard.[6]

Post World War I

Blanding was the production manager of the Florida Citrus Exchange, and served a term as head of Florida's American Legion.[6] and was a member of the Florida Board of Control from 1922 to 1936.

In 1924, he was promoted to major general in the National Guard[6] and commander of the 31st Infantry Division.

National Guard Bureau

From 1936 to 1940, Blanding was Chief of the National Guard Bureau by appointment of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.[6] He held this post while continuing to command the 31st Infantry Division.

At his 1940 retirement, Blanding received a state promotion to lieutenant general in recognition of his service and accomplishments.[7]

World War II

During World War II, Blanding was the Military Advisor to Florida's Governor. After the war, he was an advocate for the establishment of the Everglades National Park.

Philanthropic and civic activities

Blanding was a member of the Elks, the Kiwanias, and a Mason.[6]

Awards

Death and burial

Blanding died December 26, 1970.[6] He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida.

Legacy

In 1939, he was honored by the establishment of a military station, Camp Blanding. A major Army training installation for World War II, it was later designated as the primary military reservation and training site for the Florida National Guard.[9][10]

The University of Florida awarded him Doctor of Laws in May 1942.[11] During World War II he served on the Florida Board of the Selective Service System and helped found Everglades National Park.[3]

Blanding was designated a Great Floridian by the Florida Department of State in the Great Floridians 2000 Program. A plaque attesting to the honor is located at Bartow City Hall.[5]

Photos

References

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External links

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  1. ↑ Distinguished Service medal citation, Albert H. Blanding, Military Times Hall of Valor web site
  2. ↑ 2,0 2,1 Шаблон:Cite web
  3. ↑ 3,0 3,1 Шаблон:Cite web
  4. ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
  5. ↑ 5,0 5,1 Florida Department of State: Great Floridians 2000 Program Шаблон:Webarchive
  6. ↑ 6,0 6,1 6,2 6,3 6,4 6,5 6,6 6,7 6,8 6,9 Шаблон:Cite book
  7. ↑ Newspaper article, Gen. Albert Blanding Dies, New York Times, December 27, 1970
  8. ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
  9. ↑ Newspaper article, Gen. Blanding Dead at 96, Daytona Beach Morning Journal, December 26, 1970
  10. ↑ Newspaper article, Camp Blanding Getting $34M Upgrade, Jacksonville Business Journal, November 20, 2006
  11. ↑ University of Florida: Office of the President-Honorary Degree Recipients Шаблон:Webarchive
  12. ↑ Шаблон:Cite book
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