John Loomis Chamberlain
John Loomis Chamberlain | |
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 John L. Chamberlain | |
| Born | January 20, 1858 South Livonia, New York |
| Died | November 14, 1948 (aged 90) Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1880–1921 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Inspector General of the U. S. Army |
| Battles/wars | American Indian Wars Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
John Loomis Chamberlain (January 20, 1858 – November 14, 1948) was an American army officer, born in New York.
Career[]
He graduated from 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.[1]
Awards and honors[]
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "exceptional meritorious service."[2]
He also received the following medals:
- Indian Campaign Medal
- Spanish War Service Medal
- Philippine Campaign Medal
- Mexican Border Service Medal
- World War I Victory Medal
Death and legacy[]
He died on November 14, 1948. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. pp. 71–72. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
- ^ "Valor awards for John Loomis Chamberlain". Military Times.
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