Benjamin Alvord, Jr.
| Benjamin Alvord, Jr. | |
|---|---|
|
Col. Benj. Alvord, 6/3/22 | |
| Born |
May 15, 1860 Vancouver, Washington |
| Died |
April 13, 1927 (aged 65) Washington, D.C. |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1882-1924 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Silver Citation Star |
| Relations | Benjamin Alvord (father) |
Benjamin Alvord, Jr. (May 15, 1860 – April 13, 1927) was an American soldier. He was the son of Benjamin Alvord, who was a scientist and soldier.
Early life and career
Alvord was born in Vancouver, Washington and graduated number seventeenth of thirty-seven from the United States Military Academy in 1882. He was assigned to the 20th Infantry Regiment. He attended the Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth.[1]
He was an instructor at West Point and at the Infantry and Cavalry School. Alvord served in the Philippines as a major in ordnance and as an adjutant. He served as adjutant general of the Department of Luzon. He was awarded the Silver Citation Star for his service.
Alvord was promoted to brigadier general and in May 1917 was the adjutant general of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.[2] He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his service during the war. He left Europe in 1918 due to illness. He subsequently was named as Assistant Adjutant General of the Army in 1922. He served in this post until his retirement in 1924.[1]
Death and legacy
He died on April 13, 1927.[3] He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.[4]
Awards
References
- 1 2 Davis, Henry Blaine. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. P. 7 ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 231779136
- ↑ Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 9 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
- ↑ Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 9 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
- ↑ Patterson, Michael Robert. "Benjamin Alvord, Jr., Brigadier General, United States Army".
- 1 2 "Valor awards for Benjamin Alvord , Jr.".
Alvord to Succeed Kerr at Capital Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1922, Part I, page 3.
Bibliography
- Davis, Henry Blaine. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 231779136
- Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
External links
- "Benjamin Alvord, Jr.". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- Arlington National Cemetery information on Benjamin Alvord, Jr.