Benjamin Alvord Jr.

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Benjamin Alvord Jr.
Benjamin Alvord Jr.jpg
Alvord in 1922
Born(1860-05-15)May 15, 1860
Vancouver, Washington, US
DiedApril 13, 1927(1927-04-13) (aged 66)
Washington, D.C., US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1882–1924
Rank Brigadier General
Battles/wars World War I
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Citation Star
Relations Benjamin Alvord (father)

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.

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Early life and career

Alvord 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

Alvord died on April 13, 1927. [2] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia. [3]

Family

Alvord 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

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References

  1. 1 2 Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. P. 7 ISBN   1571970886 OCLC   231779136
  2. 1 2 Marquis Who's Who (1975) Who Was Who in American History, the Military, p. 9 ISBN   0837932017 OCLC   657162692
  3. "Burial Detail: Alvord, Benjamin (Section 4, Grave 3215)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).
  4. 1 2 "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.
  5. 1 2 "Valor awards for Benjamin Alvord, Jr".

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