Irving J. Carr

Chief Signal Officer, U.S. Army
Irving J. Carr
Born (1875-05-29)May 29, 1875
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Died June 12, 1963(1963-06-12) (aged 88)
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1897–1934
Rank Major General
Commands held U.S. Signal Corps
Battles/wars
Awards

Irving J. Carr was a Major General in the United States Army.

Biography

Carr was born on May 29, 1875 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He would marry twice. First in 1912 to Margaret Lisle Halley, who died in 1932. Second in 1942 to Betty Guinn, who died in 1966. Carr died on June 12, 1963. He, Margaret, and Betty are all buried together at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

Career

Carr graduated from the Pennsylvania Military College in 1897. He was stationed in the Philippines first from 1899 to 1902, second again from 1903 to 1905, and third from 1909 to 1911. During World War I Carr served as a Signal Officer. Following the war his assignments included Chief of Staff of the Hawaiian Division, Director of the Army Industrial College, Executive to the Assistant Secretary of War, and Chief Signal Officer of the Army. His retirement was effective as of December 31, 1934.[1]

Awards he received include the Silver Star and the Purple Heart.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Irving J. Carr". www.arlingtoncemetery.net. December 16, 2004. Retrieved September 21, 2015.

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