Frank Ross McCoy
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Frank Ross McCoy?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Frank Ross McCoy (October 29, 1874 – June 4, 1954) was a United States Army officer. He served in the Philippines, during World War I, and led an American relief mission to Tokyo after the 1923 earthquake. He initially retired from the military in 1938, though was recalled to service in 1941 at the start of World War II, where he served on the Roberts Commission. In his civilian career, he was president of the Foreign Policy Association and chairman of the Far Eastern Commission.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Frank Ross McCoy | |
---|---|
Born | (1874-10-29)October 29, 1874 Lewistown, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 4, 1954(1954-06-04) (aged 79) Washington, D.C. |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1897–1938 1941–1943 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-560 |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands held | First Army (Interim) Second Corps Area Second Army and Sixth Corps Area Seventh Corps Area 1st Cavalry Division Fourth Corps Area 1st Field Artillery Brigade 3rd Infantry Brigade 63rd Infantry Brigade 165th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (2) Purple Heart |
Other work | President, Foreign Policy Association (1939–1945) Chairman, Far Eastern Commission (1951–1954) |
Close