Harry H. Vaughan
| Harry Hawkins Vaughan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
November 26, 1893 Glasgow, Missouri |
| Died |
May 20, 1981 (aged 87) Fort Belvoir, Virginia |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917-1953 (Army Reserves) |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Commands held | Military Aide to President Truman 1945-1953 |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
 Silver Star (2) Bronze Star (2) Commendation Medal (3) Croix de guerre 1914–1918 |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Pilcher Vaughn |
Harry Hawkins Vaughan (November 26, 1893 – May 20, 1981) was a Military Aide to the President (1945-1953) during the presidency of Harry S. Truman.[1]
Early years
Harry Hawkins Vaughan was born on November 26, 1893 in Glasgow, Missouri. He attended the Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. With the United States entry into World War I, Vaughan was commissioned Second lieutenant of Field Artillery and has been assigned for military training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.[2]
During the training, Vaughan befriended with another officer, future U.S. President Harry S. Truman. They were both assigned to the 129th Field Artillery Regiment within 35th Infantry Division and sent to the France. Vaughan participated in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel or Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Vaughan served as a liaison officer and battery commander and for his service in combat, he was later decorated with two Silver Stars and French Croix de guerre.
References
- ↑ Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. "Harry H. Vaughan Papers". Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ HARRY H. VAUGHAN, MAJOR GENERAL WHO WAS AN AIDE TO TRUMAN,DIES New York Times; May 22, 1981