Joseph A. Redding
Joseph A. Redding | |
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Redding in uniform, c. 1952 | |
| Born | June 7, 1894 Yazoo City, Mississippi |
| Died | February 24, 1984 (aged 89) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Place of burial | Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912 - 1956 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Louisiana Army National Guard |
| Commands | 204th Coastal Artillery Regiment 199th Infantry Regiment 39th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Purple Heart |
| Other work | Owner, Redding Tire Owner, tax consulting office |
Joseph Alsop Redding (June 7, 1894 – February 24, 1984) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Division.