Background
Newgarden, Paul W. was born on February 24, 1892 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Joseph and Margaret (Woolever) Newgarden.
Newgarden, Paul W. was born on February 24, 1892 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Joseph and Margaret (Woolever) Newgarden.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1913, distinguished graduated from Command and General staff schedul, 1926, Army War College, 1932.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, Infantry, 1913 and advanced through the grades to major general (temporary), 1942. Instructor of tactics, United States Military Academy, 1917-1921. With Inspector General’s Department, 1925.
Commander battalion, 20th Infantry, 27th Infantry, 18th Infantry.
Executive officer, 18th Infantry, 1936, general staff, G-3, 6th Central America, 1936-1940. Commander 41st Armored Infantry, 1941.
Combat commander A., 2nd Armored Division, 1942. Commander 10th Armored Division, since 1942.
Organized and trained 41st Armored Infantry, 1941-1942, 10th Armored Division, 1942-1943.
Distinguished pistol shot. National junior saber champion, 1919.
Clubs: Army-Navy, Country (Washington, District of Columbia).
Married Priscilla Quinby, December 28, 1927.