James Anderson Irons
James Anderson Irons (February 21, 1857 - July 20, 1921) was a brigadier general during World War I.[1]
James Anderson Irons | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | Sant Angello di Sorrento, Italy |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Years of service | 1879-1920 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | Battle 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]
References
- Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. pp. 195–196. ISBN 1571970886.
- 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