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Ernest Joseph "Mike" Dawley (17 February 1886 - 10 December 1973) was a Major General in the United States Army, known for commanding VI Corps during Operation ''Avalanche'' (the landings at Salerno). After the landings, he was relieved of his command and returned to the United States. ==Early career== Ernst Joseph Dawley was born on February 17, 1886 in Antigo, Wisconsin. After graduation from the Ribbon College in Ripon, Wisconsin and subsequently entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated in June 15, 1910 and was also commissioned a Second lieutenant in Field Artillery Brach on that date.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorials/Article/4876/ )〕 With the outbreak of World War I, Dawley was transferred to the newly created 7th Field Artillery Regiment stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The 7th Field Artillery was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division and sent to France within the American Expeditionary Force.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorials/Article/4876/ )〕 After arrival to the France, Dawley attended a short course in l’Ecole d'Artillerie at Fontainebleau and was appointed the executive officer for the Saumur Artillery School.〔(U.S. Army World War II Corps Commanders )〕 He stayed in this capacity until May 1918, when he was transferred as a Major to the 12th Field Artillery Regiment. For the service with 12th Field Artillery, Dawley was decorated with Silver Star for gallantry in action near Vierzy. At the end of the July 1918, he was transferd to the General staff of the First Army. He was also promoted to the rank of Lieutenant colonel in this capacity. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ernest J. Dawley」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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