Louis A. Craig
United States Army general (1891–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis A. Craig (July 29, 1891 – January 3, 1984) was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of major general, and served in both World War I and World War II. Craig served as a corps and division commander during World War II and was the Inspector General of the Army from 1948 to 1952.
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Born | (1891-07-29)July 29, 1891 West Point, New York, United States |
Died | January 3, 1984(1984-01-03) (aged 92) Washington, D.C., United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States |
Years of service | 1913–1952 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-3575 |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands held | 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment 18th Field Artillery Regiment 72nd Field Artillery Brigade 97th Infantry Division XXIII Corps 9th Infantry Division XX Corps Seventh Service Command Sixth Service Command United States Constabulary Inspector General of the Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Spouse(s) | Miriam Blount (m. 1917–1984, his death) |
Children | 8 |
Relations | Malin Craig (brother) James Craig (grandfather) |
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