Background
Trudeau, Arthur Gilbert was born on July 5, 1902 in Middlebury, Vermont, United States. Son of Jeremiah Charles and Mary Una (Dumas) Trudeau.
Trudeau, Arthur Gilbert was born on July 5, 1902 in Middlebury, Vermont, United States. Son of Jeremiah Charles and Mary Una (Dumas) Trudeau.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1924. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University California, 1928. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Seattle University, 1958.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Middlebury College, 1959. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Michigan, 1960. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Akron, 1962.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Norwich University, 1962. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Manhattan College, 1958. Doctor of Science (honorary), Pennsylvania Military College, 1962.
He is best known for his command of the 7th Infantry Division during the battle of Battle of Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War
In 1944, he was promoted to Brigadier General. Considered a specialist on amphibious warfare he assumed command of a secret base in the Philippines in 1945, assisting in the preparation for an invasion of Japan which never came. After the war, he served in Germany before becoming deputy commander of the Army War College in 1950.
During the Korean war, Trudeau commanded the 7th Infantry Division and would earn the Silver Star by personally leading a reconnaissance team to scout the strategic position, Pork Chop Hill, while it was under heavy enemy fire.
He was named Chief of Army intelligence in October 1953 but was relieved of his command 20 months later when Allen West. Dulles, Director of Central Intelligence, sent a scathing memorandum of complaints to the Pentagon. Although the contents of the memorandum were not made public, General Trudeau was noted for his vigorous anti-Communist statements, and he often clashed with other government officials over their differing views of Communist intentions.
He returned to of Korea to take command of I Corps. On October 18, 1956, Trudeau was promoted to Lieutenant General.
In 1958, he returned to Washington as Director of Army Research and Development.
Upon retirement from the Army in 1962, General Trudeau went on to head Gulf Labs of the Gulf Oil Corporation in Pittsburgh until 1968. He then served as a special adviser to the chairman of Pittsburgh"s Rockwell International aerospace firm until 1972. Throughout his military service, General Trudeau was an outspoken advocate of racial integration of the military.
He also said it was in the nation"s best interests that educational opportunities be provided for the disadvantaged so they could take advantage of new career openings.
He died on June 5, 1991 in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Trustee Norwich University. Board regents Georgetown University, member Center Strategic and International Studies. Member Association United States Army, Society of America Military Engineers, United States Military Academy Association Graduates (past trustee), Industrial Research Institute (director emeritus), National Security Industrial Association, United States Armor Association, American Defense Preparedness Association (past president, board directors), Dupuesne Club, Longue Vue Club, University Club (New York City), Army and Navy Club (Manila, Washington), Chevy Chase Club, Rolling Rock Club.
Married Helene Ruddy, August 30, 1924 (deceased 1965). Children: Joan Ruddy Kane, Arthur Gilbert. Married Rosalie Camalier, 1965.