Clarence Ransom Edwards
Major General Clarence Ransom Edwards (January 1, 1859 – February 14, 1931) was a senior United States Army officer, known as the first Chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs, and commander of the 26th Division in World War I.
Clarence Ransom Edwards | |
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Edwards as a brigadier general in 1918 | |
| Born | January 1, 1859 Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Died | February 14, 1931 (aged 72) Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1883–1922 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-36 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 6th Brigade 1st Hawaiian Brigade 26th Division 2nd Brigade First Corps Area |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Philippine Campaign Medal World War I Victory Medal Légion d'honneur (France) Croix de Guerre (France) Order of Leopold (Belgium) |
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