About Arnold J. Funk
Lived 1895 – 1980 (aged 85). Arnold J. Funk was a military personnel.
Arnold John Funk (August 13, 1895 – December 29, 1980) was an American brigadier general and chief of staff to General Edward P. King, commander of the Philippine-American forces, during the Battle of Bataan.
Funk earned a B.S. degree from Oregon Agricultural College in 1916. He was commissioned as an infantry officer in June 1917. Funk served as a temporary captain during World War I.
Funk graduated from the Infantry School advanced course in 1932 and the Command and General Staff School in 1939. He was promoted to major in September 1934 and lieutenant colonel in July 1940. He retired from active duty as a brigadier general on May 31, 1952.
Funk died in Sarasota County, Florida. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on May 22, 1981.
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United States Army general
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Arnold J. Funk was born on 13 August 1895 in Stayton.
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Arnold J. Funk died on 29 December 1980 in Sarasota County.
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Arnold J. Funk was a military personnel.
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