Enoch Crowder
Major General Enoch Herbert Crowder, USA (April 11, 1859 – May 7, 1932) was an American Army lawyer who served as the Judge Advocate General of the United States Army from 1911 to 1923. Crowder is most noted for implementing and administering the United States Selective Service Act of 1917, under which thousands of American men were drafted into military service during World War I.
Enoch Herbert Crowder | |
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Major General Enoch Herbert Crowder 13th Judge Advocate General of the United States Army | |
| Born | April 11, 1859 Edinburg, Missouri |
| Died | May 7, 1932 (aged 73) Washington, D.C. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1881–1923 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-10 |
| Commands held | Judge Advocate General |
| Battles/wars | American Indian Wars Spanish–American War Russo-Japanese War World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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