What was Harry Truman in World War 1?

Answer 1

Truman had been in the Missouri National Guard for two terms of service. When "Federalized" for service as part of the Army the Missouri National Guard becomes the 35th (Infantry) Division. Truman was a captain commanding an artillery battery. He was very proud of the fact that none of his men were killed, though they did see some action. Truman was the only Doughboy to ever become president. Eisenhower was in the Army during WWI, but spent the entire war in Pennsylvania, training troops at Camp Colt, and thought his career was ruined as a result. Franklin Roosevelt was not yet crippled by polio, but was serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, a civilian position. See "Related Links" below from some remarks from Paul Schaffer to the Whittier (California) Elks CLub, recalling the day when as a runer he carried a message to Captain Truman's Battery.

Answer 2

President.

that's not a military rank

Please disregard the stupidity in the answer above. If you literally mean World War 1, then Harry S Truman was not the president.... besides the fact that during World War 2, Truman was President, which is officially the Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces, which is technically a rank, though it is not an officer or enlisted.

Anyway, to answer the question, He was a Major in the Missouri National Guard, which saw action in World War 1

Answer 3

He was an Artillery officer.

Answer 4

Corporal

Answer 5

Corpiral