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Navy Federal Credit Union
Julius
Ochs
Adler
December 3, 1892

–

October 3, 1955

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Entering the Army Reserve after serving in World War I, Julius Adler followed in his family’s newspaper business, and became the president and publisher of the “Chattanooga Times” in 1935. After the start of World War II he was called into active duty, and commanded the Division responsible for the defense of Hawaii from 1941 until he retired again from active duty in 1944, after which he became General Manager of the “New York Times”, a position he held until his death.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    6th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 1941 – June 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1944), Amended by Department of the Army, General Orders No. 54 (August 11, 1948)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Julius Ochs Adler, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commanding General, 6th Infantry Division, from September 1941 to September 1943 and from January to June 1944.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    306th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 14, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Julius Ochs Adler, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at St. Juvin, France, 14 October 1918. Accompanied by another officer, Major Adler was supervising the work of clearing the enemy from St. Juvin where they suddenly came upon a party of the enemy numbering 150. Firing on the enemy with his pistol, Major Adler ran toward the party, calling on them to surrender. His bravery and good marksmanship resulted in the capture of 50 Germans, and the remainder fled.