Years of service 1880–1921 Name John Chamberlain | Rank Major general | |
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Born January 20, 1858
South Livonia, New York ( 1858-01-20 ) Allegiance United States of America Commands held Inspector General of the U. S. Army Battles/wars American Indian Wars
Spanish–American War
Philippine–American War
World War I Died November 14, 1948, Washington, D.C., United States Education United States Military Academy Awards Distinguished Service Medal Battles and wars American Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, World War I | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
John Loomis Chamberlain (January 20, 1858 – November 14, 1948) was an American army officer, born in New York.
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Career
He graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1880. He entered the army as a second lieutenant and continued in the military service until his retirement in 1921 as a major general. He took part in the Spanish–American War, 1898–1899; the fighting with the Sioux Indians, 1900–1901; the struggle against the Moros of the Philippines in 1903; and World War I, inspecting the American Expeditionary Forces in France in 1918.
Awards and honors
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "exceptional meritorious service."
Death and legacy
He died on November 14, 1948. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
References
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