George Washington Gatchell

George Washington Gatchell (February 22, 1865 – February 4, 1939) was a United States Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served in several conflicts, including the Sioux Wars, Spanish–American War, and World War I.[1]

George Washington Gatchell
Born(1865-02-22)February 22, 1865
Rhode Island
DiedFebruary 4, 1939(1939-02-04) (aged 73)
San Diego, California
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1887–1919
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-13406
Battles/warsSioux Wars
Spanish–American War
World War I
 • Second Battle of the Marne
 • Third Battle of the Aisne
 • Meuse-Argonne Offensive

Biography

Gatchell was born in Rhode Island on February 22, 1865. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1887 and was commissioned into the 5th Artillery.[2][3]

After serving in the 5th Artillery, Gatchell transferred to the Coast Artillery. He participated in the Sioux Wars between 1890 and 1891 and he taught at Vermont Academy from 1981 to 1895 as a Professor of Military Science. Gatchell served with the Siege Artillery in Ybor City in 1898, during the Spanish–American War. He oversaw mortar-firing tests in Portland, Maine, between 1901 and 1902, and in the latter year, he went to Cuba.[2] In the winter of 1905 and 1906, Gatchell, participated in a march from Fort Riley to Fort Sam Houston.[4] He commanded Fort Rosecrans and the San Diego District in 1907 and Fort Strong in 1910. After serving with the Rhode Island National Guard from 1911 to 1915 as an instructor and inspector, Gatchell commanded Fort Williams in Maine, along with Portland's defenses, between 1915 and January 1918.[5][3]

Gatchell was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on August 17, 1917. He participated in World War I in France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces, commanding the 31st Heavy Artillery Brigade. In August 1918, he became the Chief of Artillery of the Third Corps. During his time in France, he participated in the Second Battle of the Marne, the Third Battle of the Aisne, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.[5] After the war, Gatchell reverted to his permanent rank of colonel. After commanding the embarkation camp in Pauillac, he went to the Washington, D.C., area and commanded Fort Howard and Baltimore's harbor defenses. Gatchell retired on December 6, 1919.[5][3]

Congress restored Gatchell's brigadier general rank in June 1930, and he died in San Diego on February 4, 1939.[5][6][3]

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References
  1. "George W. Gatchell". penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. Davis Jr. 1998, p. 139.
  3. Marquis Who's Who 1975, p. 197–198.
  4. Davis Jr. 1998, p. 139–140.
  5. Davis Jr. 1998, p. 140.
  6. "GEN. G.W. GATCHELL DIES IN THE WEST; Commander of 31st Artillery in France Succumbs at San Diego Naval Hospital at 73 FOUGHT AGAINST INDIANS Saw Action in Bad Lands and Served in Spanish–American War--Retired in 1919". The New York Times. February 5, 1939. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

Bibliography
  • Davis Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, North Carolina: Pentland Press. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Marquis Who's Who (1975). Who Was Who In American History – The Military. Chicago, Illinois: Marquis Who's Who. ISBN 0837932017.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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