Prominent members of the US Army National Guard

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This article lists the prominent members of the United States Army National Guard.

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Colonial era

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The Lexington Minuteman by Henry Hudson Kitson.

American Revolution

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Artist depiction of Ethan Allen seizing Fort Ticonderoga at start of American Revolution.

War of 1812

1820s–1840s

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1832 muster roll of Abraham Lincoln's militia company.

American Civil War

Late 1800s

Early 1900s

World War I

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Harry S. Truman as member of Missouri National Guard.

1920s

1930s

John Vessey, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, began career in 1939 as member of Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division Gen John Vessey Jr.JPG
John Vessey, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, began career in 1939 as member of Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division

World War II

Late 1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Army National Guard helicopter pilot, lost her legs in the Iraq War and was later elected to the U.S. Congress. 3 17 Major Duckworth closeup.jpg
Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Army National Guard helicopter pilot, lost her legs in the Iraq War and was later elected to the U.S. Congress.

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