David C. Shanks
U.S. Army major general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David C. Shanks (April 6, 1861 – April 10, 1940) was a career officer in the United States Army. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he attained the rank of major general, and was a veteran of the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, and World War I. He was most notable for his command of the Hoboken Port of Embarkation and 16th Division during the first World War, and was a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal and Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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Born | (1861-04-06)April 6, 1861 Salem, Virginia, US |
Died | April 10, 1940(1940-04-10) (aged 79) Washington, D.C., US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1884−1925 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0–28 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | Governor of Cavite Hoboken Port of Embarkation 16th Division 5th Division First Corps Area Fort Dix Fourth Corps Area |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
Spouse(s) | Nancy Wright Chapman (m. 1893–1940, his death) |
Children | 2 |
Relations | Stephen J. Chamberlin (son-in-law) |
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