MacArthur's Life By ConcertoFlute Jan 26, 1880 Douglas MacArthur was born May 6, 1903 Comissioned as a second lieutenant of engineers Jun 7, 1903 Graduated from United States Military Academy Apr 14, 1904 Promoted to first lieutenant Oct 9, 1904 Was an engineer officer and aide to the commander of the Pacific Division Jun 4, 1906 Served with the 2nd Engineer Battalion Feb 1, 1911 Promoted to captain Dec 7, 1915 Promoted to major Mar 9, 1917 Given position of chief of staff of the 42nd Divsion Aug 13, 1917 Promoted to colonel Nov 19, 1917 Promoted to brigadier general May 9, 1918 Served with the Army of Occupation Jul 8, 1918 Commanded the 42nd Division in Sedan Offensive Jun 7, 1919 Became superintendent of the United States Military Academy Jan 30, 1920 Became brigadier general in the Regular Army Sep 13, 1922 Commanded the District of Manila Jan 19, 1925 Promoted to major general Jun 7, 1930 Chief of Staff of the United States Army Sep 18, 1935 Became military advisor to the government of the Philippines Apr 20, 1941 Led American forces in Pacific campaigns as Supreme Allied Commander Jul 7, 1941 Named commander of the United States Army Forces in the Far East Dec 17, 1944 Promoted to temporary General of the Army Apr 8, 1946 Rank of General of the Army made permanent Jun 11, 1950 Commander of Far East UN forces Oct 19, 1951 Relieved of command by President Truman Apr 5, 1964 Died in Washington, D.C.