James Brailsford Erwin
Brigadier General James Brailsford Erwin (July 11, 1856 − July 10, 1924) was a United States Army officer who served in the American Indian Wars, the Philippine–American War from 1899 to 1902, the Pancho Villa Expedition from 1915 to 1916 and briefly led the 6th Division towards the end of World War I in 1918.
James Brailsford Erwin | |
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| Born | July 11, 1856 Savannah, Georgia, United States |
| Died | July 10, 1924 (aged 67) Pasadena, California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1880−1920 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands held | 6th Division 12th Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Indian Wars Philippine–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Croix de Guerre (France) |
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