John L. Hines
John Leonard Hines (
May 21,
1868-
October 13,
1968) served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1924 to 1926. Born in Virginia, Hines served in the
Spanish-American War and was also a Major General in
World War One. He commanded three divisions at the Montdidier and
Marne battles.
The only American generals to have celebrated their 100th birthdays are John L. Hines and James Alward Van Fleet.