Dennis E. Nolan
United States Army general (1872–1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dennis Edward Nolan (April 22, 1872 – February 24, 1956) was a career officer with the United States Army. He distinguished himself by heading the first modern American military combat intelligence function during World War I. Nolan served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy in 1902, compiling a record of 6–1–1.
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Dennis Edward Nolan | |
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Born | (1872-04-22)April 22, 1872 Akron, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 24, 1956(1956-02-24) (aged 83) New York, New York, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1896–1936 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-83 |
Commands held | First United States Army Second Corps Area Fifth Corps Area 2nd Infantry Division 55th Brigade, 28th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) |
Other work | President, United States Military Academy Association of Graduates |
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