12 Facts About Arthur Trudeau

Arthur Gilbert Trudeau was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.

Arthur Trudeau is best known for his command of the 7th Infantry Division during the Battle of Pork Chop Hill in the Korean War.

Arthur Trudeau graduated in the Class of 1924 and later served in the 104th Engineers of the New Jersey National Guard.

In January 1946, Arthur Trudeau was appointed as a judge at the military tribunal of Gen.

Arthur Trudeau received the Silver Star by personally leading a reconnaissance team to scout a strategic position, Pork Chop Hill, while it was under heavy enemy fire.

Arthur Trudeau was named chief of army intelligence in October 1953, but was relieved of his command 20 months later when Allen W Dulles, Director of Central Intelligence, sent a scathing memorandum of complaints to the Pentagon.

Arthur Trudeau returned to Korea to take command of I Corps.

On 18 October 1956, Arthur Trudeau was promoted to lieutenant general.

Arthur Trudeau then served as a special adviser to the chairman of Pittsburgh's Rockwell International aerospace firm until 1972.

Arthur Trudeau said it was in the nation's best interests that educational opportunities be provided for the disadvantaged so they could take advantage of new career openings.

Arthur Trudeau is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.

Arthur Trudeau died on 5 June 1991, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.