Frank Ellis Bamford
Born(1865-11-15)November 15, 1865
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DiedMay 27, 1932(1932-05-27) (aged 66)
Summit Point, West Virginia
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1891-1921
RankBrigadier General
Service number0-435
UnitU.S. Army Infantry Branch
Commands heldCompany G, 28th Infantry
16th Infantry Regiment
1st Division
26th Division
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
World War I
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Frank Ellis Bamford (November 15, 1865 – June 27, 1932) was an American Brigadier general active during World War I.

Early life

Bamford was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1887, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.[1]

Military career

On July 14, 1891, Bamford enlisted in the Second Infantry and quickly progressed from corporal sergeant to sergeant major of the regiment. On October 7, 1893 he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Fifth Infantry.[2]

In April 1898, he was promoted to first lieutenant and transferred to the 15th Infantry. On February 2, 1901, Bamford became a captain and went to the 28th Infantry.[2] While in command of Company G, 28th Infantry, he served in the Philippines during the Philippine–American War.

Bamford and Duncan Kennedy Major Jr. (1876-1947) in 1918

During World War I, he commanded a battalion and then took command of the 16th Infantry Regiment. He then commanded 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Division. Bamford was promoted to brigadier general of the National Army on August 8, 1918.[2] He next commanded 1st Division. He organized and conducted the II Corps School and also commanded the army school in Langres, France. He later succeeded Clarence Ransom Edwards as commander of the 26th Division.

Bamford retired on August 5, 1921.

Awards

For his service, Bamford was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the citation for which 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 Frank E. Bamford, 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. As its Commanding Officer General Bamford organized and successfully conducted the Second Corps School. Successively in command of a battalion, regiment, brigade and division, he participated in the operations of American troops from Cantigny to those of the Meuse-Argonne. He later commanded the Army School at Langres, at all times bringing to bear upon his duties his sound judgment, high military attainment, and untiring zeal.[3]

Death and legacy

Bamford died at the age of sixty-six on June 27, 1932.[2] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

References

  1. Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. P. 19 ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 231779136
  2. 1 2 3 4 Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. P. 20 ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 231779136
  3. "Valor awards for Frank E. Bamford". Military Times.

Bibliography

  • Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, 1998. ISBN 1571970886 OCLC 231779136
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