John Miller Carson Jr.

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John Miller Carson Jr.
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Brig. Gen. Carson in Tours 1919
Born(1864-06-26)June 26, 1864
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 18, 1956(1956-01-18) (aged 91)
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Service/branchUnited States Army
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal

John Miller Carson Jr. (June 26, 1864 – January 18, 1956) was an American Brigadier General during World War I.[1]

Early life and education[]

John Miller Carson was born on June 26, 1864 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in the class of 1885.[1][2]

Early military service[]

Carson served on frontier duty at Fort Reno.[3] This was followed by an assignment as the Assistant to the Quartermaster of the Department of Missouri until August 1890.[3]

Awards[]

Carson received the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his service during World War I.[2]

Death and legacy[]

Carson died on January 18, 1956 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.[1][4]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Davis Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 69. ISBN 1571970886.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Valor awards for John Miller Carson". valor.militarytimes.com.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Boston, Houghton; Cullum, George W. (George Washington); United States. Military Academy, West Point Association of Graduates (14 October 1891). "Biographical register of the officers and graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.,from its establishment, in 1802, to 1890". Boston, Houghton, Mifflin – via Internet Archive.
  4. ^ "BG John Miller Carson, Jr (1864 - 1956) - Find A Grave Memorial".
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