Julian Larcombe Schley
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Julian Larcombe Schley (February 23, 1880 – March 29, 1965) was a Chief of Engineers of the U.S. Army, who also served as Governor of the Panama Canal Zone.[1]
Quick Facts 6th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, Preceded by ...
Julian Larcombe Schley | |
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6th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone | |
In office 1932–1936 | |
Preceded by | Harry Burgess |
Succeeded by | Clarence Self Ridley |
Chief of Engineers | |
In office 1937–1941 | |
Preceded by | Edward Murphy Markham |
Succeeded by | Eugene Reybold |
Personal details | |
Born | (1880-02-23)February 23, 1880 Savannah, Georgia |
Died | March 29, 1965(1965-03-29) (aged 85) Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D.C. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1903–1941, 1943–1945 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Chief of Engineers Army Engineer School 307th Engineers |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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