Benjamin Alvord Jr. (May 15, 1860 – April 13, 1927) was an American officer. He was the son of Benjamin Alvord, who was a scientist and an officer.
Benjamin Alvord Jr. | |
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 Alvord in 1922 | |
| Born | May 15, 1860 Vancouver, Washington, US |
| Died | April 13, 1927 (aged 66) Washington, D.C., US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1882–1924 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Citation Star |
| Relations | Benjamin Alvord (father) |
Early life and career
editAlvord was born in Vancouver, Washington, and graduated number seventeen 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]
Alvord was an instructor at West Point and at the Infantry and Cavalry School. He 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 Assistant Adjutant General of the Army in 1922. He served in this post until his retirement in 1924.[1]
Death and legacy
editAlvord died on April 13, 1927.[2] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.[3]
Family
editAlvord was married to Margaret McCleery, the daughter of Army chaplain J. B. McCleery.[4] Margaret's sister Kate was the wife of Major General John Frank Morrison.[4]
Awards
editReferences
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- ^ a b Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. P. 7 ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 231779136
- ^ a b Marquis Who's Who (1975) Who Was Who in American History, the Military, p. 9 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
- ^ "Burial Detail: Alvord, Benjamin (Section 4, Grave 3215)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).
- ^ a b "Rites in Arlington: Funeral Services Are Held for Mrs. Kate L. Morrison". The Evening Star. Washington, DC. August 31, 1929. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Valor awards for Benjamin Alvord, Jr".
Further reading
edit- "Alvord to Succeed Kerr at Capital", Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1922, Part I, p. 3.
External links
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- "Benjamin Alvord, Jr". at ArlingtonCemetery.net. (Unofficial website).