Edward Fuller Witsell

Edward Fuller Witsell (March 29, 1891–November 27, 1969) was an officer in the United States Army who served as Adjutant General from 1946 to 1951. General Witsell was a 1911 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and a World War I veteran.[1]

Edward Fuller Witsell
Major General Witsell in 1945
Born(1891-03-29)March 29, 1891
DiedNovember 27, 1969(1969-11-27) (aged 78)
Place of Burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Major General
Commands heldAdjutant General of the U.S. Army
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

See also
  • List of Adjutant Generals of the U.S. Army

References
  1. https://secure.citadelalumni.org/dcal/detail.php?id=158

Sources
  • Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine Marie, eds. (1996). The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 351.
  • Edward Fuller Witsell at Find a Grave
Military offices
Preceded by
James A. Ulio		 Adjutant General of the U. S. Army
February 1, 1946-June 30, 1951		 Succeeded by
William E. Bergin


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