Hugh L. Scott

Major General Hugh Lenox Scott (September 22, 1853 – April 30, 1934) was a United States Army officer. A West Point graduate of 1876, he served as superintendent of West Point from 1906 to 1910 and as chief of staff of the United States Army from 1914 to 1917, which included the first few months of American involvement in World War I.

This article is about the U.S. Army Chief of Staff. For the Pennsylvanian senator, see Hugh Scott.
For other people named Hugh Scott, see Hugh Scott (disambiguation).
Hugh L. Scott
General Scott, c. 1908-19
Birth nameHugh Lenox Scott
Born(1853-09-22)September 22, 1853
near Danville, Kentucky, United States
DiedApril 30, 1934(1934-04-30) (aged 80)
Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1876–1919
Rank Major general
Unit Cavalry Branch
Commands held78th Division
Chief of Staff of the United States Army
2nd Cavalry Brigade
3rd Cavalry Regiment
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
Battles/warsAmerican Indian Wars

Philippine–American War

World War I
Russian Civil War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
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