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Malin Craig
13th Chief of Staff of the United States Army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malin Craig (August 5, 1875 – July 25, 1945) was a general in the United States Army who served as the 14th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1935 to 1939. He served in World War I and was recalled to active duty during World War II[1] He played a large role in preparing the U.S. Army for World War II.[2]
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Malin Craig | |
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Born | (1875-08-05)August 5, 1875 Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States |
Died | July 25, 1945(1945-07-25) (aged 69) Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898–1939 1941–1945 |
Rank | General |
Service number | 0-86 |
Unit | Infantry Branch Cavalry Branch |
Commands held | Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army War College Panama Canal Zone United States Army Cavalry School |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War China Relief Expedition Philippine–American War World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
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