Letter From MHQ OF MAN AND MYTH
ars, for better or for worse, make heroes, and often they make heroes of men whose flaws and failings run deep. Douglas MacArthur was one such hero. During World War I MacArthur variously served as chief of staff, brigade commander, and divisional commander with the U.S. Army’s 42nd (Rainbow) Division during its combat operations in France; he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross twice and the Silver Star seven
