Benjamin Alvord Jr.

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 a soldier.

Benjamin Alvord Jr.
Alvord in 1922
Born(1860-05-15)May 15, 1860
Vancouver, Washington, US
DiedApril 13, 1927(1927-04-13) (aged 65)
Washington, D.C., US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1882–1924
RankBrigadier General
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Citation Star
RelationsBenjamin Alvord (father)

Early life and career

Alvord was born in Vancouver, Washington, and graduated number seventeen 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.[1]

Alvord was an instructor at West Point and at the Infantry and Cavalry School. He 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.[2] 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 Assistant Adjutant General of the Army in 1922. He served in this post until his retirement in 1924.[1]

Death and legacy

Alvord died on April 13, 1927.[2] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.[3]

Family

Alvord was married to Margaret McCleery, the daughter of Army chaplain J. B. McCleery.[4] Margaret's sister Kate was the wife of Major General John Frank Morrison.[4]

Awards

References
  1. Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. P. 7 ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 231779136
  2. Marquis Who's Who (1975) Who Was Who in American History, the Military, p. 9 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
  3. "Burial Detail: Alvord, Benjamin (Section 4, Grave 3215)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).
  4. "Rites in Arlington: Funeral Services Are Held for Mrs. Kate L. Morrison". The Evening Star. Washington, DC. August 31, 1929. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Valor awards for Benjamin Alvord, Jr".

Further reading
  • "Alvord to Succeed Kerr at Capital", Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1922, Part I, p. 3.
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