{"id":172592,"date":"2024-05-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=172592"},"modified":"2024-05-10T21:57:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T21:57:33","slug":"fort-leavenworth-hall-of-fame-gains-two-inductees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=172592","title":{"rendered":"Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame gains two inductees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Two shadow boxes featuring the latest Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame inductees Gen. William H. Simpson and Lt. Gen. John E. Miller, retired, were unveiled May 9, 2024, during a ceremony at the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort Leavenworth.
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THE ARMY UNIVERSITY, FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas \u2013 Two new shadow boxes featuring the latest Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame inductees were unveiled May 9, 2024, during a ceremony at the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort Leavenworth.<\/p>\n

Gen. William H. Simpson, 1925 distinguished graduate of Command and General Staff College, and Lt. Gen. John E. Miller, retired, former Deputy Commandant, CGSC were the newest members of the Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

Established in 1969 to honor military and civilian leaders who have served at Fort Leavenworth and made significant contributions to the reputation, tradition and history of the post and United States Armed Forces.<\/p>\n

Lt. Gen. Milford H. Beagle, Jr., commanding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center explained induction into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame serves as a permanent reminder of each inductees\u2019 leadership and dedication to the area and the Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you think about why we are here today I believe we can’t find two greater Americans, Soldiers and leaders who have shaped our Army who forged the methods that we currently use to teach our future leaders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Beagle highlighted how Simpson\u2019s \u201cextreme\u201d dedication and intelligence created the notable impact on today\u2019s Army. Despite never graduating high school, Simpson became a high-achieving West Point cadet and distinguished graduate of Command and General Staff College.<\/p>\n

Simpson\u2019s military service reflected leadership on battlefields of lesser-known battles of World War I, the Mexican Punitive Expedition, to infamous involvement in the Battle of the Bulge.<\/p>\n

\u201cGeneral Simpson\u2019s legacy would not be as a scholar, but that of a warrior,\u201d Beagle said.<\/p>\n

Simpson continued service after retiring from his decorated military career by playing a major role in the establishment of the Santa Rosa Childrens Hospital in Texas and The Association of the United States Army.<\/p>\n

Writing a letter asking for assistance on a school project in 1969 with no intention of receiving a response, Col. Thomas Stone, retired, explained he not only received a response from Simpson but got 18 pages of details of battle knowledge, opening a door to information for Stone Simpson had previously refused to all others.<\/p>\n

Stone was present to represent Simpson and his family.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis agreement frankly changed my life, as I began to learn about command and so many other things at the feet of the master,\u201d Stone said.<\/p>\n

He detailed how Simpson\u2019s stories of leadership influenced how he would advise leaders and even lead his own units.<\/p>\n

Simpson, a honor graduate of CGSC Class 1925, understood the power of lessons learned in \u201cthe best year of a service member\u2019s life\u201d.<\/p>\n

He was once quoted to have said, \u201cEvery once in awhile, you got down there and see some guy, a division commander, who looks like a genius, and you figure, hell, we\u2019ve got another Napoleon. Then when you come to examine him more carefully you find out that all he\u2019s doing is following the rules that they laid down in Leavenworth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Simpson\u2019s military career began in 1909, retiring in 1946. Assignments during service included assistant division commander of 2nd Division, commander of the 35th Infantry Division (1941), 30th Infantry Division and XII Corps (1942), 4th Army (1943), and 9th Army (1943). He was promoted to general on the retired list for his role in World War II.<\/p>\n

Like his fellow inductee, Miller was a CGSC student from the class of 1973.<\/p>\n

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Miller would go on to serve as the deputy commandant from 1989-1991, commandant 1993-1995, and is currently an active member of the college\u2019s board of trustees where he\u2019s held numerous positions.<\/p>\n

Miller\u2019s impact to Fort Leavenworth began during his first of three assignments in 1973.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot of common ground between our two inductees today,\u201d Beagle said. \u201cBoth are proven leaders and warriors. Both led Soldiers through periods of great transition. And both men continue to serve and make a huge impact on our Army even after their time in uniform came to an end.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beagle reflected on Miller\u2019s impact to his career and life personally, even in just the 18 months they have known each other.<\/p>\n

An infantry officer, Miller led units such as 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, Advisory Team 68, Delta Regional Assistance Command, 2d Battalion, 22d Infantry, 4th Infantry Division with tours in Germany and two in Vietnam, where he was wounded.<\/p>\n

His career spanned 34 years from 1941 to 1997, with his final assignment as the deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is truly is an honor of a lifetime for me,\u201d Miller said. \u201cBeing hung along the wall amongst all of my mentors. I\u2019m overwhelmed\u2026There must be a dozen or more people out there on that wall that own a piece of my success and my military career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miller highlighted his career, explaining how his time at CGSC, first as a student then an instructor, changed his outlook on the Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still wanted to get back to troops, but I looked more deeply at our profession; what a professional leader should be,\u201d he said. \u201cMuch of that change was brought about by the personal and professional friendships I developed with instructors and classmates.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those relationships included sponsoring several international students, one of which has been inducted into the CGSC International Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

Miller recalled when Gen. Creighton Abrahms spoke to his class, telling them their continued service should be fueled by not rapid promotion to general officer, but bettering the profession and personal growth.<\/p>\n

The words helped shape and encourage Miller\u2019s career, which included helping shape the Army\u2019s way to fight during a time of constant battlefield changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cChange is a constant in our profession. School solutions that you are learning today are not the ones you will actually use in the field,\u201d Miller advised the current CGSC students. \u201cBut the critical thinking methods to develop the school solutions are what you will use time and time again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Simpson and Miller join the more than 120 individuals currently in the Hall of Fame at the Lewis and Clark Center.<\/p>\n

The full ceremony can be viewed at the following link: https:\/\/fb.watch\/r_7JT1NOAt\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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