John Miller Carson Jr.
John Miller Carson Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Brig. Gen. Carson in Tours 1919 | |
| Born | June 26, 1864 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 18, 1956 (aged 91) Fort Jackson, South Carolina |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Awards | Army 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
- ^ a b c Davis Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 69. ISBN 1571970886.
- ^ a b "Valor awards for John Miller Carson". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "BG John Miller Carson, Jr (1864 - 1956) - Find A Grave Memorial".
