William Miller Wallace

William Miller Wallace (January 9, 1844 – November 5, 1924) was a brigadier general in the United States Army.

For others of a similar name, see William Wallace (disambiguation).

Biography

Wallace was born on January 9, 1844, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He married Alice Knight on January 18, 1871. Wallace died in San Francisco on November 5, 1924[1] and is buried with Alice at Arlington National Cemetery.[2][3]

Career

Wallace originally joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. Following the war he was assigned to the 8th Infantry Regiment. Later assignments included the 6th Cavalry Regiment and the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. His retirement was effective as of October 2, 1906.

References
  1. "California Death Index, 1905–1939," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKSM-J7MM : 8 November 2017), William M Wallace, 05 Nov 1924; citing 52751, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento; FHL microfilm 1,686,047.
  2. "Gen. Wallace's Ashes Sent to Arlington". The San Francisco Examiner. November 13, 1924. p. 15. Retrieved November 16, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. Burial Detail: Wallace, William M – ANC Explorer
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