Brice Disque
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Brigadier General Brice Pursell Disque (July 19, 1879 – February 29, 1960)[citation needed] was a U.S. Army officer and businessman. He is best remembered for having headed the Spruce Production Division during World War I, for conceiving the idea of sending military troops to work in the logging industry to spur wartime wood production, and as the creator of a government-sponsored union, the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen.
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Brice P. Disque | |
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Born | (1879-07-19)July 19, 1879 California, Ohio |
Died | February 29, 1960(1960-02-29) (aged 80) New York, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1899–1916, 1917–1919 Organized Reserves 1922–1939 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | Spruce Production Division |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Other work | Businessman |
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