Eugene Frederick Ladd facts for kids
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Eugene Frederick Ladd
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| Born | September 19, 1859 Thetford, Vermont |
| Died | April 23, 1927 (aged 67) Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1884-1915, 1917-1918 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-13295 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Cavalry Branch U.S. Army Adjutant General's Corps |
| Battles/wars | Bannock War of 1895 Spanish–American War United States Military Government in Cuba World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Violet Norman (m. 1888-1927, his death) |
| Children | 1 |
Eugene Frederick Ladd (born September 19, 1859 – died April 23, 1927) was an important officer in the United States Army. He worked for many years in the military. During World War I, he became a brigadier general. This is a high rank, like a senior leader. He worked in the office that managed the Army's daily operations.
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Early Life and Education
Eugene Ladd was born on September 19, 1859. His hometown was Thetford, Vermont. His parents were George and Louise Ladd.
He finished school at Randolph Normal School in 1877. Today, this school is called Vermont Technical College. In 1880, he started studying at the United States Military Academy. This famous school is also known as West Point. He graduated in 1884. He was one of the top students in his class. After graduating, he became a second lieutenant. He joined the 9th Cavalry Regiment.
Early Military Career
After West Point, Ladd worked in different places. From 1884 to 1885, he was on duty at Fort Riley, Kansas. He also served in the Indian Territory.
He then moved to Fort McKinney, Wyoming. He was there from 1885 to 1886. Next, he served at Fort Duchesne, Utah until 1888. He then went to Fort Robinson, Nebraska. In 1889, he was promoted to first lieutenant. From 1891 to 1895, he worked as a quartermaster for his cavalry regiment. A quartermaster helps supply the army with what it needs.
In 1896, Ladd helped with an important mission. He was part of a group that went against the Bannock Indians. This happened after the Bannock War of 1895. From 1897 to 1898, he worked as a treasurer. He managed money for the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C..
Spanish–American War Service
In 1898, the Spanish–American War began. Eugene Ladd was promoted to a temporary major. He worked as a quartermaster during the war. He helped organize and train soldiers. He worked at places like Camp Alger in Virginia.
From 1899 to 1901, Ladd served in Cuba. The U.S. military was helping to govern Cuba at that time. He was in charge of money and checking accounts for Cuban Customs. In 1901, he became a permanent captain.
Continuing His Service
From 1901 to 1905, Ladd was a constructing quartermaster. He worked at Fort Trumbull in New London, Connecticut. He helped build defenses for Long Island Sound. These defenses were for the Coast Artillery.
In 1905, he was promoted to permanent major. He then worked for the War Department. He was a military secretary and adjutant. An adjutant helps manage the daily tasks of an army unit. In 1907, he became a lieutenant colonel.
From 1908 to 1910, Ladd served in the Philippines. He was an adjutant there. He also helped find ways to gather important military information. This was to help the Army understand what was happening in the area.
He then worked in San Francisco, California, until 1911. After that, he moved to San Antonio, Texas. He served as an adjutant for the 2nd Division. In 1914, he was promoted to colonel. In 1915, he worked in the main office for the U.S. Army Adjutant General. On October 1, 1915, he retired from the Army. He retired because of an injury he got while on duty.
World War I and Later
Even though he had retired, Eugene Ladd was called back to duty. This happened on June 17, 1917, because of World War I. He worked again in the U.S. Army Adjutant General's office. In August 1917, he became a temporary brigadier general. During the war, his skills were very important. He helped set up and organize new Army units. This was crucial for sending soldiers to fight in the war.
Ladd retired again on September 5, 1918. He held the rank of colonel at that time. For his great service during the war, he received an important award. It was called the Army Distinguished Service Medal.
Family Life
Eugene Ladd married Violet D. Norman. They were married in 1888. Violet was the niece of Catherine Benteen. Eugene and Violet had one daughter named Katharine. Katharine later married an Army officer named William Torbert MacMillan.
Retirement and Legacy
After his military career, Eugene Ladd lived in Cohasset, Massachusetts. He passed away in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 23, 1927. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. This is a special cemetery for military heroes.
In 1930, a new law was passed. This law allowed officers from World War I to keep the highest rank they had earned. Because of this law, Eugene Ladd's rank of brigadier general was officially given back to him after his death.
