Ernest J. Dawley

Ernest Joseph Mike Dawley was a senior officer of the United States Army, best known during World War II for commanding VI Corps during Operation Avalanche . After the landings, he was relieved of his command by Mark W. Clark and returned to the United States.

Ernst Joseph Dawley was born on February 17, 1886 in Antigo, Wisconsin. After graduation from the Ribbon College in Ripon, Wisconsin and subsequently entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated in June 15, 1910 and was also commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Field Artillery Branch on that date.

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