Herbert C. Holdridge
Herbert C. Holdridge | |
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Holdridge in 1943 | |
| Birth name | Herbert Charles Heitke |
| Born | March 6, 1892 Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1974 (aged 82) Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1944 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Commandant, The Adjutant General's School, Ft Washington, Maryland Director, Schools Training, Army Administration Schools |
| Battles / wars | World 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.