William Edward Bergin
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William Edward Bergin | |
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| Born | May 18, 1892 Pueblo, Colorado, US |
| Died | January 23, 1978 (aged 85) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1954 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Adjutant general |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
William Edward Bergin (May 18, 1892 – January 23, 1978) was an officer in the United States Army who served as Adjutant General from 1951 to 1954.
Early life and start of career
[edit]Bergin was born in Pueblo, Colorado on May 18, 1892,[1] a son of John Bergin and Catherine.[2] He joined the Army in 1917, and received his commission as a second lieutenant after graduating from officers training camp at Fort Riley, Kansas.[1] During World War I he served in Europe with the 20th Infantry Regiment, a unit of the 10th Division, which was later re-designated the 31st Division.[1]
From 1921 to 1925, Bergin was in charge of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Georgetown University.[1]
World War II
[edit]At the start of World War II, Bergin was adjutant and assistant chief of staff for personnel (G-1) of U.S. Army Forces in Chongqing, China, serving under General Joseph Stilwell.[1] He later served on the Army staff for the China Burma India Theater, and he ended the war as deputy chief of staff of the Tenth U.S. Army, based in Okinawa.[1]
Later career
[edit]In 1946, Bergin was assigned to the War Department General Staff.[1] His later assignments included overseas service in Germany and service as the Army's Deputy Adjutant General from 1949 to 1951, and Adjutant General from 1951 to 1954.[1]
Bergin's awards included the Army Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit, as well as China's Order of the Cloud and Banner First Grade.[1]
Retirement and death
[edit]In retirement, Bergin was a resident of Washington, D.C.[1] In his later years, he suffered from heart disease.[1] He died at his Washington home on January 23, 1978.[1] Bergin was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He was survived by his wife Elizabeth.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Maj. Gen. William Bergin, 85, Retired Adjutant General". The Washington Post. Washington, DC. January 25, 1978.
- ^ Mitchell, Karen. "Bergin, Catherine". The Tri-County Obituary Project: Huerfano County, Pueblo County, and Las Animas County, Colorado. Louise Adams. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine Marie (eds.) (1996). The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 20.
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