Merritte W. Ireland
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Merritte Weber Ireland (May 31, 1867 – July 5, 1952) was the 23rd U.S. Army Surgeon General, serving in that capacity from October 4, 1918, to May 31, 1931.
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Merritte Weber Ireland | |
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Born | (1867-05-31)May 31, 1867 Columbia City, Indiana |
Died | July 5, 1952(1952-07-05) (aged 85) Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1891–1931 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Surgeon General of the US Army |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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