Briant H. Wells
Major General Briant Harris Wells (December 5, 1871 – June 10, 1949) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Spanish–American and Philippine–American Wars, he later distinguished himself as chief of staff of the IV Corps during the final days of World War I, for which he received the Army Distinguished Service Medal.
Briant Harris Wells | |
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| Born | December 5, 1871 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
| Died | June 10, 1949 (aged 77) Long Beach, California, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1894–1935 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | Hawaiian Department Hawaiian Division 1st Division United States Army Infantry School 318th Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War
Philippine–American War
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| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Purple Heart Legion of Honour |
| Relations | Daniel H. Wells (father) Heber M. Wells (brother) |
He later served in various important assignments, including as Deputy Chief of Staff of the United States Army and commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and the Hawaiian Department.
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