John Loomis Chamberlain

John Loomis Chamberlain
John L. Chamberlain
Born (1858-01-20)January 20, 1858
South Livonia, New York
Died November 14, 1948(1948-11-14) (aged 90)
Washington, D.C.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1880–1921
Rank Major General
Commands held Inspector General of the U. S. Army
Battles/wars American Indian Wars
Spanish–American War
Philippine–American War
World War I
Awards Army Distinguished Service Medal

John Loomis Chamberlain (January 20, 1858 – November 14, 1948) was an American army officer, born in New York.

Career

He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1880. He entered the army as a second lieutenant and continued in the military service until his retirement in 1921 as a major general. He took part in the Spanish–American War, 1898–1899; the fighting with the Sioux Indians, 1900–1901; the struggle against the Moros of the Philippines in 1903; and World War I, inspecting the American Expeditionary Forces in France in 1918.[1]

Awards and honors

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "exceptional meritorious service."[2]

He also received the following medals:

Death and legacy

He died on November 14, 1948. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. pp. 71–72. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
  2. ↑ "Valor awards for John Loomis Chamberlain". Military Times.
Military offices
Preceded by
Ernest Albert Garlington		 Inspector General of the U. S. Army
February 21, 1917 – November 6, 1921		 Succeeded by
Eli A. Helmick
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