William Edwin Harvey (United States Army officer)

William Edwin Harvey (August 6, 1871 – January 13, 1922) was a lawyer and U.S. Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived in the Washington, D.C., area for much of his life.

For the British Member of Parliament, see W. E. Harvey.
William Edwin Harvey
Harvey in 1915 (Arms and the Man magazine)
Born(1871-08-06)August 6, 1871
Kirkwood, Missouri
DiedJanuary 13, 1922(1922-01-13) (aged 50)
Washington, D.C.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1890–1918
RankBrigadier general
Commands heldDistrict of Columbia National Guard
Alma materGeorge Washington University Law School
Spouse(s)Katherine E. Heydrick[1]
Other workAttorney

Biography

Harvey was born on August 6, 1871, in Kirkwood, Missouri.[2] He received an LL.B. from Columbian University (now George Washington University Law School) in 1893 and an LL.M. from Columbian in 1894.[3] A lawyer, Harvey practiced in Washington, D.C., and was a member of King and King and Associates from 1893 to 1919.[1][2]

Harvey being decorated

Harney joined the District of Columbia National Guard in 1890 and rose through the ranks. On June 4, 1915, he was appointed as the brigadier general in command of the district militia. He became a brigadier general (NA) on August 22, 1917, and assumed command over the 75th Infantry Brigade at Camp Shelby. He was then transferred and became the commanding general of the First Provisional Brigade Army Troops. Harvey was honorably discharged on May 9, 1918.[1][2]

Harvey lived in the D.C. neighborhood of Chevy Chase[1] until his death on January 13, 1922.[2] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Personal life

Harvey married Katherine E. Heydrick on February 12, 1896. He was an Episcopalian.[1][2]

References
  1. Davis 1998, p. 165.
  2. Marquis Who's Who 1975, p. 242.
  3. Maxwell, W. J. (1917). General Alumni Catalogue of George Washington University. Washington, DC: George Washington University. p. 195 – via Internet Archive.

Bibliography
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