He participated in five campaigns through VE Day 1945. Personal awards include Bronze Star with three Oak Leaf Clusters and French Croix de Guerre. He was promoted to Colonel in May 1958. He moved to retired reserve status in May 1964. Stovall St., Alexandria, VA 22331-0400.
Terms generally run for three years.
Official Army Photograph MG Rose assumed command of the 3d Armored Division from MG Leroy H. Watson who was 3d Armored Division commander from August 1942 to August 1944. General Rose was a Brigadier General when he assumed command of the 3d Armored Division. On the day of his death, MG Rose and the 3d Armored Division made the longest ground gain of any U.S. military unit in the war. MG Rose was at the head of the column in his jeep. Turning a corner, his driver ran into the rear of a German Tiger Tank.