Edgar C. Erickson
Edgar C. Erickson (July 18, 1896 – March 31, 1989) was a United States Army major general who served as chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Edgar C. Erickson | |
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Major General Edgar C. Erickson as NGB Chief | |
| Born | July 18, 1896 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 31, 1989 (aged 92) Rutland, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1959 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-171317 |
| Unit | Massachusetts Army National Guard National Guard Bureau |
| Commands held | 181st Infantry Regiment Massachusetts Army National Guard Chief of the National Guard Bureau |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | Businessman State legislator State reform school superintendent |
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