Elbert L. Ford
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Major General Elbert Louis Ford (December 2, 1892 – February 25, 1990) was a career officer in the United States Army and served as the 18th Chief of Ordnance for the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps.
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Elbert Louis Ford | |
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Born | December 2, 1892 Milford, Connecticut, United States |
Died | February 25, 1990 (aged 97) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1953 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-5251 |
Unit | Coast Artillery Corps Ordnance Corps |
Commands held | Chief of Ordnance of the United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
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