Adna R. Chaffee Jr.
United States Army general (1884–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Adna Romanza Chaffee Jr. (September 23, 1884 – August 22, 1941) was an officer in the United States Army, called the "Father of the Armored Force" for his role in developing the U.S. Army's tank forces.
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Adna R. Chaffee Jr. | |
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Born | (1884-09-23)September 23, 1884 Junction City, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | August 22, 1941(1941-08-22) (aged 56) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1906–1941 |
Rank | Major general |
Commands held | 7th Cavalry Brigade I Armored Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
Relations | Lieutenant general Adna Chaffee (father) |
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