Herbert C. Holdridge

Herbert C. Holdridge
Holdridge in 1943
Birth nameHerbert Charles Heitke
Born(1892-03-06)March 6, 1892
Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 1974(1974-09-29) (aged 82)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1917–1944
RankBrigadier General
CommandsCommandant, The Adjutant General's School, Ft Washington, Maryland
Director, Schools Training, Army Administration Schools
Battles / warsWorld War II

Herbert Charles Holdridge (March 6, 1892 – September 29, 1974) was an American military officer, who was best known for being the only United States Army General to retire during World War II, and for having several times sought presidential nominations on fringe party tickets after retirement. He was the father of diplomat John H. Holdridge and the adoptive father of actress Cheryl Holdridge.