Alvin M. Owsley
Alvin Mansfield Owsley (June 11, 1888 – April 3, 1967) was an American diplomat who served as the National Commander of the American Legion from 1922 to 1923, and later served as United States minister to Romania, the Irish Free State, and Denmark.
Alvin M. Owsley | |
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Alvin M. Owsley, c. 1922 | |
| United States Envoy to Denmark | |
| In office July 16, 1937 – May 15, 1939 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Ruth Bryan Owen |
| Succeeded by | Ray Atherton |
| United States Envoy to the Irish Free State | |
| In office July 27, 1935 – July 7, 1937 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | W. W. McDowell |
| Succeeded by | John Cudahy |
| United States Envoy to Romania | |
| In office September 15, 1933 – June 16, 1935 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Charles S. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Leland Harrison |
| National Commander of The American Legion | |
| In office 1922 – 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Hanford MacNider |
| Succeeded by | John R. Quinn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 11, 1888 Denton, Texas, US |
| Died | April 3, 1967 (aged 78) Dallas, Texas, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucy Ball Owsley |
| Children | 3 (Alvin Jr, David, and Lucy) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1909–1919 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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