Edwin
Burr Babbitt (1862-1939), He graduated from West Point in 1884, from the Heavy
Artillery School, 1889.
He was commissioned Second Lieutenant, June 15, 1884, and promoted through the grades to
Brigadier General, National Army, October 2,1917, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, February
12, 1918 and Major General, U.S. Army, April 14, 1923.
He commanded a brigade in the Marne, St. Mihiel and Argonne Offensives in World War I and
served with the Army of Occupation following the war. He retired from the Army on
September 19, 1924.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "exceptionally meritorious and
conspicious services" in World War 1; Officer, Legion d'Honour (France); Comendator,
Order of El Sol del Peru (Peru); Abdon Calderon, First Class (Ecuador). He is buried in Arlington National
Cemetery.
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