Spencer B. Akin
Spencer B. Akin | |
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| Born | 13 February 1889 Greenville, Mississippi |
| Died | 6 October 1973 (aged 84) Leesburg, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army]] |
| Years of service | 1910–1951 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | United States Army Signal Corps |
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Spencer Ball Akin (13 February 1889 – 6 October 1973) was a retired United States Army major general. During World War II, he served as the Chief Signal Officer, United States Army Forces in the Far East under General Douglas MacArthur. Akin later served as Chief Signal Officer, United States Army from 1947 to 1951.