Harry Burgess (governor)
Harry Burgess (February 22, 1872 – March 18, 1933) was governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1928 to 1932.
Harry Burgess | |
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Burgess as a West Point cadet in 1895 | |
| 5th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone | |
| In office 1928–1932 | |
| Preceded by | Meriwether Lewis Walker |
| Succeeded by | Julian Larcombe Schley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1872 Starkville, Mississippi, US |
| Died | March 18, 1933 (aged 61) Hot Springs, Arkansas, US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1895–1933 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Corps of Engineers |
| Commands | 16th Regiment of Engineers (Railway) Company E, Battalion of Engineers |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Order of St Michael and St George (U.K.) |
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