Thomas Seelye Arms
# Thomas Seelye Arms

Thomas Seelye Arms (March 22, 1893 – September 30, 1970) was a brigadier general during World War II. During the war, He commanded the 159th Infantry Regiment and the Replacement and Training Command.

## Early life and career

Arms was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to military service, he attended Virginia Military Institute and graduated with a bachelor's degree in science. During World War I, he was commissioned into the infantry. After the war, Arms served as instructor at the Infantry School and the Ohio National Guard.

## World War II

During World War II, Arms was commander of the 159th Infantry regiment until 1942. He was an instructor in China and India until February 1945. In March of that year, he was promoted to Brigadier General, but reverted to Colonel in the following month. In the final year of his service, Arms was commander of the Replacement and Training Command.

## Later life

Arms retired from service on September, 1946. He died on September 30, 1970. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

## Personal life

Arms had a son named Thomas Seelye Arms Jr., who also was an American military officer.

