Edward Alexander Millar

Edward Millar
Brig. Gen. Edward Millar in January 1919 in France
Born (1860-06-25)June 25, 1860
Louisville, Kentucky
Died January 31, 1934(1934-01-31) (aged 73)
Coronado, California
Buried Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California
Allegiance United States United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1882–1920
Rank Brigadier general
Service number 0-13433
Commands held

6th Field Artillery Brigade

58th Field Artillery Brigade
Battles/wars Spanish–American War
World War I
 • Meuse-Argonne Offensive

Edward Alexander Millar (June 25, 1860 – January 31, 1934) was an Army Brigadier General for the United States Military and fought during the Spanish–American War and during World War I.

Early life

Edward Alexander Millar was born on June 25, 1860, in Kentucky.[1] In 1882, Millar graduated number fourteen of thirty-seven at the USMA. Notable classmates of Millar were Adelbert Cronkhite and Henry T. Allen.[1] After graduating, he was commissioned for the Third Artillery and then in 1886 he graduated from the Artillery School.[2]

Military career

Millar was an assistant instructor in engineering and artillery at the Artillery School at Fort Monroe, Virginia from 1891 to 1896.[2] In 1909, he graduated from the Army War College.[2] He was an aid to General Edward B. Williston then served during the Philippine Insurrection in the Spanish–American War.[1] Millar was promoted to Colonel of Field Artillery on December 1, 1911.[2] On June 13, 1913, Millar transferred to the 6th Field Artillery.[2] Millar became a Brigadier General of the National Army on December 17, 1917.[3] As a Brigadier General, Millar commanded the Sixth Field Artillery Brigade which is a part of the Sixth Infantry Division. In the Meuse-Argonne Offensive he temporarily command of the 58th Field Artillery Brigade. In July 1918, Millar led the 5th Army Corps A.E.F. in France.[3]

In 1920, Edward Millar retired, due to physical disabilities, as Colonel of the Army and Brigadier general of the National Army.[3]

Millar was appointed Brigadier General of the regular Army in June 1930.[3]

Personal life

On January 31, 1934, Millar died in Coronado, California.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Davis Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. North Carolina: Pentland Press. p. 270. ISBN 1-57197-088-6.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Who was Who in American History- The Military. Chicago, IL: Marquis Who's Who. 1975. p. 383. ISBN 0-8379-3201-7.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Bill Thayer: "Class of 1882:Edward A. Millar" uchicago.edu
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