Dennis E. Nolan

Dennis Edward Nolan (April 22, 1872 – February 24, 1956) was a career officer with the United States Army. He distinguished himself by heading the first modern American military combat intelligence function during World War I. Nolan served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy in 1902, compiling a record of 6–1–1.

Dennis Edward Nolan
Born(1872-04-22)April 22, 1872
Akron, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 1956(1956-02-24) (aged 83)
New York, New York, U.S.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1896–1936
RankMajor General
Service number0-83
Commands heldFirst United States Army
Second Corps Area
Fifth Corps Area
2nd Infantry Division
55th Brigade, 28th Infantry Division
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Other workPresident, United States Military Academy Association of Graduates
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.