Joseph A. Redding (June 7, 1894 - February 24, 1984) was a Major General of the United States Army who served as commander of the 39th Infantry Division of the National Army.
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Joseph Alsop Redding was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on June 7, 1894, and his family moved to Shreveport, Louisiana in 1910. Redding followed Louisiana State University from 1910 to 1912, and became a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
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Starting from a military career
Redding joined Company L, 1st Louisiana Infantry Resiment in 1912, and advanced through his ranks to Sergeant before earning his commission as Second Lieutenant in 1916. Redding served on the Mexican border with Louisiana Infantry 1 during the Pancho Villa Expedition in 1916.
Business career
Redding becomes the owner and operator of Redding Tire Service, a business of tires for cars and trucks wholesale and retail in Shreveport.
World War I
Promoted to Lieutenant One in 1917, Redding was with Infantry 1 Louisiana when the regiment was united and renamed the 156th Infantry Regiment. He served in Camp Nicholls, Camp Beauregard and in France, including the assignment as a 1st Battalion Adjutant Regiment, Commander of the regiment and Headquarters base, and Adjunct Commissioner.
During the war the Germans attacked the Redding unit with gas, and he received wounds that resulted in awards from the Purple Heart. Redding was a Captain when he was dismissed at the end of the war.
Post World War I
Redding retained his commission as an organized reserve member, and in 1922 returned to Louisiana National Guard as Captain and Commander of Company H, 156th Infantry Regiment.
World War II
At the beginning of World War II, Redding was commander of the 204th Coastal Artillery Regiment (Antiaircraft), stationed in San Diego, California.
He then served in Europe on staff of the Air Defense Command Staff IX, a unit of the Ninth Air Force. He was Commander of the Bad Neustadt region during the post-war occupation of Germany.
Post World War II
In 1946 Redding was appointed Commander of the Louisiana National Guard's 1981 Infantry Regiment.
He then served as Assistant Division Commander of the 39th Infantry Division, receiving promotion to Brigadier General.
In 1951 Redding was appointed Commander of the 39th Infantry Division and promoted to Major General. He served until his retirement in 1956.
In 1952 he sold his tire business and moved to Baton Rouge, where he operates a tax consulting office.
Death and burial
Redding died in Baton Rouge on February 24, 1984. His wife was Mary Byrd Redding and she was buried at East Park Forest Cemetery in Shreveport.
References
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