He was a major in the Judge Advocate General 's Corps .
From 1917 to 1919 , he was an officer with the Ohio National Guard and the 4th and 82nd Divisions of the U.S. Army .
officer was a major in the Judge Advocate General 's Corps .
From 1917 to 1919 , he was an officer with the Ohio National Guard and the 4th and 82nd Divisions of the U.S. Army .