James Anderson Irons

James Anderson Irons (February 21, 1857 - July 20, 1921) was a brigadier general during World War I.[1]

James Anderson Irons
BornPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedSant Angello di Sorrento, Italy
AllegianceUnited States
Years of service1879-1920
RankBrigadier general
Battles/warsBattle of El Caney, Battle of San Juan Hill, and the Siege of Santiago
Spouse(s)Florence Farrell

Early life and education

Irons was born on February 21, 1857, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated with the class of 1879.[2]

Military career

After graduation from West Point, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant and assigned to the 20th Infantry at Fort Brown, Texas.[1][2] He performed frontier duty from 1879 to 1883.[1]

He graduated from the Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1885.[1] This was followed by more frontier duty until 1887.[1][2]

During the Spanish–American War, he participated in the Battle of El Caney, Battle of San Juan Hill, and the Siege of Santiago.[1][2]

In 1899, he sailed with his regiment to the Philippines.[1]

From 1901 to 1902, he was inspector general of the Department of Colorado.[1]

From 1903 to 1905, he served on the General Staff.[1][2]

From 1907 to 1910, he served as the military attache to Tokyo.[1][2]

From 1914 to 1917, he had a tour of duty in China.[1][2] In 1917, he returned to Tokyo and was military attache to the Imperial Japanese War Mission.[1][2]

He was promoted to brigadier general with the National Army on August 5, 1917. He commanded the 166th Depot Brigade at Camp Lewis, Washington.[1][2]

In December 1917, he commanded the 5th Infantry Brigade, camp Greene, North Carolina.[2]

In February and March 1918, he commanded the Third Infantry Division.[1]

Irons retired as a colonel in 1920.[1]

Personal life

Irons married Florence Farrell on June 7, 1888.[1][2]

Death and legacy

Irons died on July 20, 1921, in Sant Angello di Sorrento, Italy.[1][2]

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References
  1. Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. pp. 195–196. ISBN 1571970886.
  2. Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 282 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
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