Frank Ross McCoy

Frank Ross McCoy (October 29, 1874 – June 4, 1954) was a United States Army officer. He served in the Philippines, during World War I, and led an American relief mission to Tokyo after the 1923 earthquake. He initially retired from the military in 1938, though was recalled to service in 1941 at the start of World War II, where he served on the Roberts Commission. In his civilian career, he was president of the Foreign Policy Association and chairman of the Far Eastern Commission.

Frank Ross McCoy
Major General McCoy, 1943
Born(1874-10-29)October 29, 1874
Lewistown, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 4, 1954(1954-06-04) (aged 79)
Washington, D.C.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1897–1938
1941–1943
RankMajor General
Service number0-560
UnitCavalry Branch
Commands heldFirst Army (Interim)
Second Corps Area
Second Army and Sixth Corps Area
Seventh Corps Area
1st Cavalry Division
Fourth Corps Area
1st Field Artillery Brigade
3rd Infantry Brigade
63rd Infantry Brigade
165th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsSpanish–American War

Philippine–American War

Bandit War
World War I
World War II

  • Operation Pastorius
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Purple Heart
Other workPresident, Foreign Policy Association (1939–1945)
Chairman, Far Eastern Commission (1951–1954)
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