General of the Army (Five Star) Douglas MacArthur is the only person to rise to the rank of Field Marshall of the Philippine Army.
The general of the U.S.
General Douglas MacArthur
Not the military chain of command, no.
General Douglas MacArthur was the primary U.S. general in command of forces in the Pacific during World War II. He played a crucial role in the Allied campaign against Japan, overseeing operations in the Philippines and New Guinea. His leadership and strategic decisions significantly contributed to the eventual defeat of Japanese forces. MacArthur is also well-known for his famous declaration, "I shall return," regarding his promise to the Philippines.
Douglas MacArthur
US Army General Paul Harkins.
US Army General Douglas MacArthur, after being relieved of command; US Army General Ridgeway.
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general Douglas MacArthur
The US has never had a governor general. The first President of the United States was George Washington. The first US Governor-General of the Philippines was William Howard Taft.
The first American Military Governor of the Philippines was General Wesley Merritt. The second was General Elwell Otis. The final was General Arthur MacArthur.
Initally it was General Douglas MacArthur and later General Matthew Ridgeway.