Edwin "Pa" Watson
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Edwin Martin "Pa" Watson (December 10, 1883 – February 20, 1945) was a U.S. Army Major General and a friend and senior aide to President Franklin Roosevelt, serving both as a military advisor and Appointments Secretary, a role that is now encompassed under the duties of the White House Chief of Staff.[1]
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Pa Watson | |
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White House Appointments Secretary | |
In office 1938–1945 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Marvin H. McIntyre |
Succeeded by | Matthew J. Connelly |
Personal details | |
Born | Edwin Martin Watson (1883-12-10)December 10, 1883 Eufaula, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 1945(1945-02-20) (aged 61) USS Quincy, North Atlantic |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1908–1945 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (posthumous) Silver Star (2) Croix de Guerre (France) |
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