Frederick Augustus Irving
Major General Frederick Augustus Irving (September 3, 1894 – September 12, 1995) was a United States Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II and was superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1951–1954.
Frederick Augustus Irving | |
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| Born | September 3, 1894 Taunton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | September 12, 1995 (aged 101) Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1954 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit |  Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 24th Infantry Division United States Military Academy |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Biography
Irving was a West Point graduate of the class of April 1917, and during the First World War he took part in the St. Mihiel offensive in France. He was wounded during battle and subsequently received the Silver Star for "leading his company through heavy artillery and machine gun fire."
Irving was also active during World War II, leading the 24th Infantry Division during the invasions of Hollandia, New Guinea and Leyte in the Philippines. He was commandant of cadets at West Point from 1941–1942.
Irving's service in the American military extended thirty-seven years, and he retired from service in 1954. He died in 1995 of congestive heart failure at Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. He was 101.[1]
References
- "Army General Frederick Irving Dies at Age 101". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 1995-09-15. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Durward S. Wilson |
Commanding General 24th Infantry Division 1942–1944 |
Succeeded by Roscoe B. Woodruff |
| Preceded by Bryant Moore |
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy 1951–1954 |
Succeeded by Blackshear M. Bryan |
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