Years of service 1882-1924 Battles and wars World War I Name Benjamin Jr. | Battles/wars World War I Rank Brigadier General | |
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Born May 15, 1860
Washington, D.C. ( 1860-05-15 ) Buried at Arlington National Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Relations Benjamin Alvord (father) Died April 13, 1927, Washington, D.C., United States Education United States Military Academy Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States Awards Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
Benjamin Alvord, Jr. (May 15, 1860 – April 13, 1927) was an American soldier. He was the son of Benjamin Alvord, who was a scientist and soldier.
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Early life and career
Alvord was born in Vancouver, Washington and graduated number seventeenth of thirty-seven from the United States Military Academy in 1882. He was assigned to the 20th Infantry Regiment. He attended the Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth.
He was an instructor at West Point and at the Infantry and Cavalry School. Alvord served in the Philippines as a major in ordnance and as an adjutant. He served as adjutant general of the Department of Luzon. He was awarded the Silver Citation Star for his service.
Alvord was promoted to brigadier general and in May 1917 was the adjutant general of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his service during the war. He left Europe in 1918 due to illness. He subsequently was named as Assistant Adjutant General of the Army in 1922. He served in this post until his retirement in 1924.
Death and legacy
He died on April 13, 1927. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.