Final Command and Retirement
Herren was promoted to lieutenant general in 1954 and assumed his final command as commanding general of First United States Army at Fort Jay, Governors Island, New York. His responsibilities included all operations in the First Army area, including training, morale and supply. He supervised the operation of the Army ROTC programs in 50 schools, colleges, and 4 military institutes. He represented the United States on the Military Committee of the United Nations. Herren retired from the Army at Governors Island on July 31, 1957 after 40 years of active duty.
After the end of his military career, Herren moved to Washington, D.C. working in the private sector until 1967. Herren maintained close ties with his family and friends in and around Birmingham, Alabama and enjoyed vacations at his lake cabin on Lake Martin near his hometown of Dadeville, Alabama.
Herren died June 4, 1985 died at his home in Washington, D.C. at age of 89, his wife, Lillian Herren died on August 28, 1990 at the age of 87. Both are interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
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