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Major General Paul W. Newgarden was an American soldier during World War II. Prior to his unfortunate death on July 14, 1944 he commanded the 10th Armored Division (United States)

The 10th Armored Division "Tigers” played a key role in several engagments during World War II. It is well known that Major General William H. H. Morris took the "Tigers" into battle, However it was Major General Paul W. Newgarden that first commanded and trained the men of the 10th Armored Division.

10th Armored Division or "Tiger Division"; so named by Major General Paul Newgarden, the division's first commander, because a tiger has soldierly qualities, including being clean and neat and the ability to maneuever and surprise his prey.

From the pages of “Impact” by Lester M. Nichols:

Major General Paul W. Newgarden was a superb leader. His troops sensed his genuine interest in their welfare and his leadership was clearly reflected in every Tiger. His many mottos provided an insite as to his personal beliefs. “Stand up, Muscle up, Clean up, Carry out orders, March, Maneuver and Shoot”, were his bywords. “If we are to be successful,” he would say, “We must work like hell, play like hell and fight like hell.”

General Newgarden was much beloved by his men, and it came as a terrible shock when he perished in a plane crash on July 14, 1944. He was on his way back from Ft. Knox, Kentucky to participate in the division’s second anniversary review.

Commands
1941 - 1942 Commanding Officer 41st Armored Infantry Regiment

1942 - 1942 Commanding Officer Combat Command A 2nd Armored Division

1942 - 1944 Commanding General 10th Armored Division