William Dorrance Beach
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Brigadier General William Dorrance Beach (June 18, 1856 – June 18, 1932) was a United States Army officer active during World War I.[1]
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William Beach | |
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Born | (1856-06-18)June 18, 1856 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Died | June 18, 1932(1932-06-18) (aged 76) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1879−1920 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Service number | 0-13443 |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands held | 8th Cavalry Regiment 176th Brigade 88th Division |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Croix de Guerre (France) Officier of the Legion of Honor (France) |
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