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[[File:Franklin Cummings Sibert (1891–1980) at West Point in 1912.png|thumb|left|150px|At West Point in 1912]]
[[File:Franklin Cummings Sibert (1891–1980) at West Point in 1912.png|thumb|left|150px|At West Point in 1912]]


Sibert was born on January 3, 1891, in [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]], as a son of future Major General [[William L. Sibert]] and his wife Mary Margaret Cummings. He attended the [[United States Military Academy]] at West Point and graduated on June 12, 1912. Several of his fellow graduates, like Sibert himself, would attain [[general officer]] rank, such as [[Gilbert R. Cook]], [[John Shirley Wood|John S. Wood]], [[Wade H. Haislip]], [[Stephen J. Chamberlin]], [[Walton Walker]], [[Harry J. Malony]], [[William H. Wilbur]], [[Robert McGowan Littlejohn]], [[Archibald Vincent Arnold]], [[Millard Harmon]], [[Raymond O. Barton]], [[Albert E. Brown]], and [[Walter M. Robertson]]. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the infantry on the same date. One year later, Sibert married Helen Mildred Rogers on March 4, 1913.
Sibert was born on January 3, 1891, in [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]], as a son of future Major General [[William L. Sibert]] and his wife Mary Margaret Cummings. He attended the [[United States Military Academy]] at [[West Point, New York]] and graduated on June 12, 1912.{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|p=144}} Several of his fellow graduates, like Sibert himself, would attain [[general officer]] rank, such as [[Gilbert R. Cook]], [[John Shirley Wood|John S. Wood]], [[Wade H. Haislip]], [[Stephen J. Chamberlin]], [[Walton Walker]], [[Harry J. Malony]], [[William H. Wilbur]], [[Robert McGowan Littlejohn]], [[Archibald Vincent Arnold]], [[Millard Harmon]], [[Raymond O. Barton]], [[Albert E. Brown]], and [[Walter M. Robertson]]. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the infantry on the same date. One year later, Sibert married Helen Mildred Rogers on March 4, 1913.


During [[World War I]], Sibert served with [[American Expeditionary Force]] in France and subsequently with the allied occupation forces in Germany.
During [[World War I]], Sibert served with [[American Expeditionary Force]] in France and subsequently with the allied occupation forces in Germany.{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|p=144}}


After the War, Sibert attended the [[United States Army Infantry School|Infantry School]] at [[Fort Benning]] in 1924, the [[United States Army Command and General Staff College|Command and General Staff College]] at [[Fort Leavenworth]] in 1925 and [[United States Army War College|Army War College]] in 1929.
After the War, Sibert attended the [[United States Army Infantry School|Infantry School]] at [[Fort Benning]] in 1924, the [[United States Army Command and General Staff College|Command and General Staff College]] at [[Fort Leavenworth]] in 1925 and [[United States Army War College|Army War College]] in 1929.{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|p=144}}


In 1934, Sibert served as a battalion commanding officer in the [[29th Infantry Regiment (United States)|29th Infantry Regiment]] and subsequently served in the various infantry positions at [[Fort Benning]] or as the Member of the Infantry Board.
In 1934, Sibert served as a battalion commanding officer in the [[29th Infantry Regiment (United States)|29th Infantry Regiment]] and subsequently served in the various infantry positions at [[Fort Benning]] or as the Member of the Infantry Board.


==World War II==
==World War II==
In 1939, Sibert spent some time in [[Michigan]] as a commanding officer of [[Fort Wayne]] or [[Camp Custer]]. In September 1941 Sibert was promoted to the rank of [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] and was appointed to the staff of Lieutenant general [[Joseph Stilwell|Joseph W. Stilwell]], Commander of the U.S. Forces in China-Burma-India Theater. Sibert accompanied Stillwell in the retreat from Burma in 1942.
In 1939, Sibert spent some time in [[Michigan]] as a commanding officer of [[Fort Wayne]] or [[Camp Custer]]. In September 1941 Sibert was promoted to the rank of [[Brigadier general (United States)|brigadier general]] and was appointed to the staff of Lieutenant general [[Joseph Stilwell|Joseph W. Stilwell]], Commander of the U.S. Forces in China-Burma-India Theater. Sibert accompanied Stillwell in the retreat from Burma in 1942.{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|pp=144−145}}


[[File:ANCExplorer Franklin C. Sibert grave.jpg|thumb|left|The grave of Major General Franklin C. Sibert at [[Arlington National Cemetery]]]]
[[File:ANCExplorer Franklin C. Sibert grave.jpg|thumb|left|The grave of Major General Franklin C. Sibert at [[Arlington National Cemetery]]]]


Sibert was then appointed the commanding officer of the [[6th Infantry Division (United States)|6th Infantry Division]]. He replaced Major General [[Durward S. Wilson]] in this capacity. He was also promoted to the rank of [[Major general (United States)|major general]] on March 11, 1942 and his assistant division commander (ADC) was Brigadier General [[Julius Ochs Adler]]. He participated in the [[New Guinea campaign|New Guinea]] and [[Philippines Campaign (1944–1945)|Philippines campaigns]]. After commanding the 6th Infantry Division, he commanded the US [[X Corps (United States)|X Corps]] from August 1944 until the end of the war. Under his command his X Corps participated in the New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Leyte campaigns.
Sibert was then appointed the commanding officer of the [[6th Infantry Division (United States)|6th Infantry Division]].{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|p=145}} He replaced Major General [[Durward S. Wilson]] in this capacity. He was also promoted to the rank of [[Major general (United States)|major general]] on March 11, 1942 and his assistant division commander (ADC) was Brigadier General [[Julius Ochs Adler]]. He participated in the [[New Guinea campaign|New Guinea]] and [[Philippines Campaign (1944–1945)|Philippines campaigns]]. He was highly regarded by General [[Douglas MacArthur]],
After commanding the 6th Infantry Division, he commanded the US [[X Corps (United States)|X Corps]] from August 1944 until the end of the war. Under his command his X Corps participated in the New Guinea, Southern Philippines{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|pp=234−235}} and Leyte campaigns.{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|pp=210, 212, 213, 215, 235}}


==Post World War II==
==Post World War II==
Sibert retired from the Army on June 30, 1946. After his retirement, he and his wife lived in [[Fort Walton Beach, Florida]], until his death on June 24, 1980. He was buried at [[Arlington National Cemetery]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107945607/wwii-commanders-death-marks-the-end-of/ |title=WWII commander's death marks the end of an era |first=Loyal |last=Phillips |newspaper=[[Pensacola News Journal]] |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107945621/wwii-commanders-death-marks-the-end-of/ 2C] |date=1980-06-25 |access-date=2022-08-20 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>
Sibert retired from the Army on June 30, 1946. After his retirement, he and his wife lived in [[Fort Walton Beach, Florida]], until his death on June 24, 1980.{{sfn|Taaffe|2013|p=338}} He was buried at [[Arlington National Cemetery]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107945607/wwii-commanders-death-marks-the-end-of/ |title=WWII commander's death marks the end of an era |first=Loyal |last=Phillips |newspaper=[[Pensacola News Journal]] |pages=1C, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107945621/wwii-commanders-death-marks-the-end-of/ 2C] |date=1980-06-25 |access-date=2022-08-20 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>


==Decorations==
==Decorations==

Revision as of 14:02, 12 March 2023

Franklin Cummings Sibert
Major General Franklin C. Sibert, second from the left, with the officers of the Marine Aircraft Group 24 in Mindanao. Lieutenant General Robert L. Eichelberger is standing third from the right. Picture taken on April 27, 1945.
Born(1891-01-03)January 3, 1891
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
DiedJune 24, 1980(1980-06-24) (aged 89)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1912–1946
Rank Major General
Service number0-3394
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands heldX Corps
6th Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
RelationsWilliam L. Sibert (father)
Edwin L. Sibert (brother)

Major General Franklin Cummings Sibert (January 3, 1891 – June 24, 1980) was a United States Army officer. During World War II, Sibert was originally the commander of the 6th Infantry Division but was promoted to command the X Corps of General Walter Krueger's US Sixth Army. His corps took part in the landing operations of the Battle of Leyte in the Philippines.

Early years

At West Point in 1912

Sibert was born on January 3, 1891, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, as a son of future Major General William L. Sibert and his wife Mary Margaret Cummings. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and graduated on June 12, 1912.[1] Several of his fellow graduates, like Sibert himself, would attain general officer rank, such as Gilbert R. Cook, John S. Wood, Wade H. Haislip, Stephen J. Chamberlin, Walton Walker, Harry J. Malony, William H. Wilbur, Robert McGowan Littlejohn, Archibald Vincent Arnold, Millard Harmon, Raymond O. Barton, Albert E. Brown, and Walter M. Robertson. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the infantry on the same date. One year later, Sibert married Helen Mildred Rogers on March 4, 1913.

During World War I, Sibert served with American Expeditionary Force in France and subsequently with the allied occupation forces in Germany.[1]

After the War, Sibert attended the Infantry School at Fort Benning in 1924, the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth in 1925 and Army War College in 1929.[1]

In 1934, Sibert served as a battalion commanding officer in the 29th Infantry Regiment and subsequently served in the various infantry positions at Fort Benning or as the Member of the Infantry Board.

World War II

In 1939, Sibert spent some time in Michigan as a commanding officer of Fort Wayne or Camp Custer. In September 1941 Sibert was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and was appointed to the staff of Lieutenant general Joseph W. Stilwell, Commander of the U.S. Forces in China-Burma-India Theater. Sibert accompanied Stillwell in the retreat from Burma in 1942.[2]

The grave of Major General Franklin C. Sibert at Arlington National Cemetery

Sibert was then appointed the commanding officer of the 6th Infantry Division.[3] He replaced Major General Durward S. Wilson in this capacity. He was also promoted to the rank of major general on March 11, 1942 and his assistant division commander (ADC) was Brigadier General Julius Ochs Adler. He participated in the New Guinea and Philippines campaigns. He was highly regarded by General Douglas MacArthur,

After commanding the 6th Infantry Division, he commanded the US X Corps from August 1944 until the end of the war. Under his command his X Corps participated in the New Guinea, Southern Philippines[4] and Leyte campaigns.[5]

Post World War II

Sibert retired from the Army on June 30, 1946. After his retirement, he and his wife lived in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, until his death on June 24, 1980.[6] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[7]

Decorations

Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
1st row Army Distinguished Service Medal
2nd row Silver Star Legion of Merit
with Oak Leaf Cluster 		Bronze Star Medal
with Oak Leaf Cluster 		Air Medal
3rd row Mexican Border Service Medal World War I Victory Medal
with four campaign clasps 		Army of Occupation of Germany Medal American Defense Service Medal
4th row American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
with four campaign stars 		World War II Victory Medal Philippine Liberation Medal
with two stars

Bibliography

  • Taaffe, Stephen R. (2013). Marshall and His Generals: U.S. Army Commanders in World War II. Lawrence, Kansas: University Press of Kansas. ISBN 978-0-7006-1942-9. OCLC 840162019.

References

  1. ^ a b c Taaffe 2013, p. 144.
  2. ^ Taaffe 2013, pp. 144−145.
  3. ^ Taaffe 2013, p. 145.
  4. ^ Taaffe 2013, pp. 234−235.
  5. ^ Taaffe 2013, pp. 210, 212, 213, 215, 235.
  6. ^ Taaffe 2013, p. 338.
  7. ^ Phillips, Loyal (June 25, 1980). "WWII commander's death marks the end of an era". Pensacola News Journal. pp. 1C, 2C. Retrieved August 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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1942–1944 		Succeeded by
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