Kenneth Althaus
Encyclopedia
Kenneth George Althaus, Sr. (13 June 1895–9 June 1987) was a Brigadier General
in the United States Army
during World War II
. He served as commanding officer of the 11th Armored Regiment from 1943, then as commander of Combat Command A, 10th Armored Division from 22 September 1944.
He retired on 31 May 1946.
Brigadier general (United States)
A brigadier general in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is a one-star general officer, with the pay grade of O-7. Brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below major general. Brigadier general is equivalent to the rank of rear admiral in the other uniformed...
in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He served as commanding officer of the 11th Armored Regiment from 1943, then as commander of Combat Command A, 10th Armored Division from 22 September 1944.
He retired on 31 May 1946.