MacArthur was a West Point graduate. He rose to the rank of General during World War I. MacArthur went on to become Army Chief of Staff. In 1941, with the federalization of the Philippine army, MacArthur became Commander of the US Army forces in the Far East. MacArthur led the defense of the Philippines, until being ordered to withdraw to Australia. He went on to command US forces in the South Pacific throughout the war. After the war MacArthur commanded the occupation of Japan.
