Frederick Augustus Irving

Major General Frederick Augustus Irving (September 3, 1894 – September 12, 1995) was a United States Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II and was superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1951 to 1954 and eventually lived to the age of 101.

Frederick Augustus Irving
BornSeptember 3, 1894
Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedSeptember 12, 1995 (aged 101)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1917–1954
RankMajor General
UnitInfantry Branch
Commands held24th Infantry Division
United States Military Academy
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsSilver Star (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
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