Nelson A. Miles
American military officer (1839–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nelson Appleton Miles (August 8, 1839 – May 15, 1925) was a United States Army officer who served in the American Civil War, the American Indian Wars and the Spanish–American War. From 1895 to 1903, Miles served as the last Commanding General of the United States Army, before the office was transformed into the Chief of Staff of the Army.
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Nelson A. Miles | |
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1st Military Governor of Puerto Rico | |
In office July 25, 1898 – October 18, 1898 | |
President | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | John R. Brooke |
Commanding General of the U.S. Army | |
In office October 5, 1895 – August 8, 1903 | |
President | Grover Cleveland William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | John Schofield |
Succeeded by | Position abolished (Samuel B. M. Young as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army) |
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Born | (1839-08-08)August 8, 1839 Westminster, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | May 15, 1925(1925-05-15) (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Taylor University |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1903 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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