Virgil L. Peterson
Inspector General of the US Army (1882–1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Virgil Lee Peterson (22 September 1882 – 15 February 1956) was an Inspector General of the United States Army. Peterson graduated third in the United States Military Academy class of 1908, and much of his early career was spent in the United States Army Corps of Engineers, including serving as the district engineer of the Los Angeles District and commander of the 3rd Engineers.
Virgil Lee Peterson | |
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Born | (1882-09-22)22 September 1882 Raywick, Kentucky |
Died | 15 February 1956(1956-02-15) (aged 73) Washington, D.C. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1908–1946 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
Commands held | Inspector General of the United States Army |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (twice) |
During World War I, he was Commanding Officer, Engineer Officers' Training Camp at Camp Lee, Virginia, from April to August 1918; and Director of Training at Camp Humphreys, Virginia, until October 1918. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal twice, once for his service during World War I, and again for his work as Inspector General during World War II.