Walter Cowen Short
Walter C. Short (April 2, 1870 – March 5, 1952) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, Pancho Villa Expedition, and World War I, he attained the rank of brigadier general. Short was most notable for the organization and training of several units during the first World War, and his command of the 1st Cavalry Division between World War I and World War II.
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From 1920's History of the Ohio State University | |
| Born | April 2, 1870 Columbus, Ohio |
| Died | March 5, 1952 (aged 81) San Diego, California |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1891-1934 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-399 |
| Unit | U.S. Cavalry Branch |
| Commands held | Troop L, 6th Cavalry Regiment Troop A, 6th Cavalry Regiment Bayamo, Cuba Fort Yosemite, California 337th Infantry Regiment 312th Cavalry Regiment 315th Cavalry Regiment 71st Artillery Regiment 72nd Artillery Regiment 32nd Infantry Brigade, 16th Division 16th Cavalry Regiment 7th Cavalry Regiment 2nd Cavalry Brigade Fort Bliss, Texas 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | Garza Revolution Spanish–American War United States Military Government in Cuba Philippine–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
| Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart |
| Spouse(s) | Hortense DuBois Wilson (m. 1901–1934, his death) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relations | Sidney Howe Short (brother) John Thomas Short(brother) |
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