Francis Marshall (general)

Francis Cutler Marshall
Born (1867-03-26)March 26, 1867
Galena, Illinois

Francis Cutler Marshall was a Brigadier General in the United States Army during World War I. He served as commanding officer of the 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his achievements in this command during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.

Early life and education

Marshall was born in Galena, Illinois[1] on March 26, 1867.[2] He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated with the Class of 1890.[1]

Career

In 1901, he served as a captain with the 15th Cavalry.[2]

He later was stationed at Fort Sheridan, Illinois until May 31, 1911.[2]

Awards

His award citation reads:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Francis C. Marshall, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In Command of the 2d Infantry Brigade, 1st Division, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive from 20 October to 11 November 1918, when by his energy, professional skill, and his pronounced qualities of leadership, especially in the attack of the 1st Division on the line of the Meuse on 6 November 1918, and the subsequent operations against Sedan on 6 to 7 November 1918, General Marshall contributed in large measure to the success of his Division.

Personal life

His official residence was listed as Darlington, Wisconsin.[1]

Death and legacy

Marshall was killed in an airplane crash in 1922[3] at which time he was the Assistant Chief of Cavalry. The following year, the new airfield at Fort Riley, Kansas, was named in his honor.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Valor awards for Francis Cutler Marshall". valor.militarytimes.com.
  2. 1 2 3 Cullum, George W., Edward S. Holden, Charles Braden, and William Henry Donaldson. Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, at West Point, N.Y., from Its Establishment, 1902, to 1890: With the Early History of the United States Military Academy. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1891, page 548.
  3. ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. p. 243. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151


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