Daniel Bradford Devore facts for kids
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Daniel B. Devore
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Brigadier General Daniel B. Devore in France, October 1918
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| Born | May 14, 1860 Monroe County, Ohio |
| Died | March 10, 1956 (aged 95) Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1885–1922 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-150 |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Gray Stewart |
Daniel Bradford Devore (born May 14, 1860 – died March 10, 1956) was an important officer in the United States Army. He served during the late 1800s and early 1900s. During World War I, he became a brigadier general and led a group of soldiers called a regiment.
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About Daniel B. Devore
Early Life and Education
Daniel B. Devore was born on May 14, 1860. His hometown was Monroe County, Ohio. He went to the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point. He graduated from this famous military school in 1885. After graduating, he joined the 23rd Infantry Regiment as an officer.
Military Service and Teaching
From 1891 to 1892, Devore worked as an assistant to Major General David S. Stanley. After that, he became a teacher. He taught mathematics at the U.S. Military Academy from 1892 to 1897.
Between 1897 and 1898, he had a special job for the United States Secretary of War. He traveled to Norway and bought 538 reindeer. He then helped transport 537 of them all the way to Seattle. These reindeer were meant to be used in Alaska.
Service Around the World
Devore served in the Philippines twice. His first time was from 1899 to 1901. He returned there from 1903 to 1906. From 1906 to 1907, he worked as a quartermaster at Madison Barracks. This meant he was in charge of supplies and housing.
He also served with his regiment at important events. These included the Jamestown Exposition and the dedication of the McKinley Monument. From 1908 to 1909, he commanded a military post in Holguín, Cuba. Later, he worked on the General Staff from 1911 to 1914. This is a group of senior officers who plan military operations. Before World War I, he commanded the 10th Infantry Regiment in the Panama Canal Zone from 1916 to early 1917.
World War I Service
When World War I began, Devore played a key role. He helped create two new groups of soldiers. These were the 45th and 46th Infantry Regiments. Many soldiers for these new groups came from his old 10th Infantry.
On August 5, 1917, Daniel Devore was temporarily promoted. He became a brigadier general. He then called the Illinois National Guard into service. From September to December 1918, he commanded the 167th Infantry Brigade in France. This was during the final months of World War I.
After the War and Retirement
After returning to the United States, Devore's rank went back to colonel. He commanded Camp Logan and served in Chicago. He also commanded the 10th Infantry in Ohio. Later, he served as Adjutant General in New York. This role involves managing military administration.
Daniel Devore retired from the army on April 5, 1922, as a colonel. However, in June 1930, the United States Congress did something special. They officially restored his rank of brigadier general. He passed away in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 1956.
