Background
Hodes, Henry Irving was born on March 19, 1899 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Harry Ketcham and Mary Sophia (Shaw) Hodes.
Hodes, Henry Irving was born on March 19, 1899 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Harry Ketcham and Mary Sophia (Shaw) Hodes.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1920. Graduate Cavalry School basic course, 1921, advanced equitation course, 1928, Command and General staff schedul, 1937, Army War College, 1940.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1920, advanced through grades to general, 1956. Served as Army commander, overseas. Commanding general 7th Army, 1955-1956.
Commander-in-chief United States Army, Europe, 1956-1959.
Married Laura Celeste Taylor, July 9, 1925. Children: John Taylor, Jean Marie, Laura Celeste.