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'''Henry Everett "Hank" Emerson''' (1926<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ancestry.com/1940-census/usa/Arkansas/Henry-E-Emerson_3nzz8g|title=Henry E Emerson in the 1940 Census|work=Ancestry.com|accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref> or June 27, 1928<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tributes.com/show/Henry-E.-Emerson-90556464|title=Henry E. Emerson Obituary - Camden, Arkansas|work=Tributes.com|accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref> - January 7, 2011), was a [[United States Army]] officer, best known for being the commander of the [[2nd Infantry Division (United States)|2nd Infantry Division]] in [[South Korea]] during the mid-1970s, in which [[Colin Powell]], who later went on to become the [[U.S. Secretary of State]], served as a battalion commander. Emerson was a graduate of the [[United States Military Academy]], in the class of 1947. |
'''Henry Everett "Hank" Emerson''' (1926<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ancestry.com/1940-census/usa/Arkansas/Henry-E-Emerson_3nzz8g|title=Henry E Emerson in the 1940 Census|work=Ancestry.com|accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref> or June 27, 1928<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tributes.com/show/Henry-E.-Emerson-90556464|title=Henry E. Emerson Obituary - Camden, Arkansas|work=Tributes.com|accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref> - January 7, 2011)Wrong Henry Emersons Obituary listed here!, was a [[United States Army]] officer, best known for being the commander of the [[2nd Infantry Division (United States)|2nd Infantry Division]] in [[South Korea]] during the mid-1970s, in which [[Colin Powell]], who later went on to become the [[U.S. Secretary of State]], served as a battalion commander. Emerson was a graduate of the [[United States Military Academy]], in the class of 1947. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Emerson suffered severe burns after his chopper was shot down in the [[Mekong Delta]].<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Chicago Tribune|title=ARMY BRIGADE HEAD HURT IN VIET AIR CRASH|date=Aug 29, 1968}}</ref> He had commanded forces during the [[Vietnam War]] prior to being stationed in [[South Korea]]. He later served as commander of the [[XVIII Airborne Corps (United States)|XVIII Airborne Corps]] and [[Fort Bragg, North Carolina|Fort Bragg]] from July 1975 to June 1977. |
Emerson suffered severe burns after his chopper was shot down in the [[Mekong Delta]].<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Chicago Tribune|title=ARMY BRIGADE HEAD HURT IN VIET AIR CRASH|date=Aug 29, 1968}}</ref> He had commanded forces during the [[Vietnam War]] prior to being stationed in [[South Korea]]. He later served as commander of the [[XVIII Airborne Corps (United States)|XVIII Airborne Corps]] and [[Fort Bragg, North Carolina|Fort Bragg]] from July 1975 to June 1977. |
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==Later life and death== |
==Later life and death== |
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General Hank (Henry) Emerson is still alive and well and does not live in Arkansas. |
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== References == |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 1926 or 1928 |
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| DATE OF DEATH = January 7, 2011 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = Camden, AR |
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[[Category:United States Army generals]] |
[[Category:United States Army generals]] |
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Revision as of 21:16, 11 February 2013
Henry E. Emerson | |
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 Emerson in 1975, with his non-standard six-shooter revolver. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Gunfighter", "Hank" |
| Born | June 27, 1928 |
| Died | Still Alive |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943 – 1977 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | XVIII Airborne Corps 2nd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Silver Star (5) Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (2) |
Henry Everett "Hank" Emerson (1926[1] or June 27, 1928[2] - January 7, 2011)Wrong Henry Emersons Obituary listed here!, was a United States Army officer, best known for being the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea during the mid-1970s, in which Colin Powell, who later went on to become the U.S. Secretary of State, served as a battalion commander. Emerson was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, in the class of 1947.
Career
Emerson gained notoriety in his controversial methods in fighting during the Vietnam War. He gained recognition in the Vietnam war for his tactical ability on the battlefield. He conceived aerial reconnaissance and combat methods employed effectively against the Viet Cong, which included "checkerboard tactics," "Jitterbug strikes" and Eagle Flights. He demonstrated that American soldiers could effectively "out-guerrilla" the Viet Cong. Emerson also developed the "seal-and-pile-on technique" (the rapid build-up of combat power to surround and destroy an enemy force). These highly complex tactics shattered many large enemy units.
Emerson was known for his somewhat eccentric personality, from his training methods to carrying a cowboy-style revolver in place of a regulation M1911 pistol semi-automatic pistol. For example, he insisted his troops train only at night and made them repeatedly watch the television film Brian's Song to promote racial harmony. Colin Powell, who would later go on to become the U.S. Secretary of State, has stated that they were very close and that what set Emerson apart was his great love of his soldiers and concern for their welfare. In many instances when he was the XVIII Airborne Corps commander he would turn in the tag numbers of excessively speeding vehicles. The violator the next morning would be escorted by the company and battalion commanders from his unit and a verbal reprimand would be delivered to him via the brigade commander. Instead of M.P. jeeps you would also lookout for an AMC Pacer having a blue sticker with the number 1.
Emerson suffered severe burns after his chopper was shot down in the Mekong Delta.[3] He had commanded forces during the Vietnam War prior to being stationed in South Korea. He later served as commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg from July 1975 to June 1977.
Later life and death
General Hank (Henry) Emerson is still alive and well and does not live in Arkansas.
References
- ^ "Henry E Emerson in the 1940 Census". Ancestry.com. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ^ "Henry E. Emerson Obituary - Camden, Arkansas". Tributes.com. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ^ "ARMY BRIGADE HEAD HURT IN VIET AIR CRASH". Chicago Tribune. Aug 29, 1968.