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Guido Norman Lieber
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| Born | May 21, 1837 Columbia, South Carolina
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| Died | April 25, 1923 |
| Burial place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | United States lawyer and jurist |
| Known for | one of the founders of the military service institution |
Guido Norman Lieber (born May 21, 1837, in Columbia, South Carolina – died April 25, 1923) was an important American lawyer and judge for the United States Army. He helped shape military law during his time.
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Early Life and Education
Guido Norman Lieber was the son of Francis Lieber, a famous legal expert. His father created the Lieber Code, which set rules for how soldiers should act during wartime.
Guido went to the University of South Carolina and finished his studies there in 1856. Later, he studied law at Harvard Law School, graduating in 1859. That same year, he became a lawyer in New York.
A Soldier and Lawyer
When the American Civil War began, Guido Lieber joined the U.S. Army. He started as a first lieutenant in the 11th infantry. He served with General George B. McClellan during a major military campaign. He was recognized for his bravery at the Battle of Gaines' Mill in 1862.
He also fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run. After this, he became an aide to the general-in-chief. In 1862, he was made a major and a judge advocate. A judge advocate is a military lawyer who advises commanders and handles legal matters.
Service During the Civil War
Lieber worked as a military lawyer in the Department of the Gulf. He was part of the Teche and Red River campaigns. He received more awards for his courage during these battles. He was also the adjutant general for the department. This role meant he helped manage the army's daily operations. He even served as a judge in a special court in New Orleans.
After his service in the field, he moved to Washington. There, he worked in the Judge Advocate General's office.
Important Roles and Contributions
Guido Lieber helped his father in the Bureau of Confederate Archives. This office collected and organized records from the Civil War. He later became a judge advocate for different military groups.
While in New York, he helped start the Military Service Institution. This group was created to support and educate military professionals.
Teaching and Leadership
From 1878 to 1882, Lieber taught law at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point). After teaching, he returned to Washington. He worked in the Bureau of Military Justice.
In 1884, he became the Assistant Judge Advocate General. He held the rank of colonel. He also served as the Acting Judge Advocate General for the U.S. Army.
In 1895, he was promoted to brigadier general. He then became the Judge Advocate General until 1901. In this important role, he was a key advisor to President William McKinley. He especially helped the President during the Spanish–American War.
Lieber was also a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. This was one of the first groups for officers who served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Publications
Guido Norman Lieber wrote several important books about the laws of war. These books helped guide how the military should act. Some of his well-known works include:
- The Use of the Army in Aid of the Civil Power (1898)
- Remarks on the Army Regulations (1898)
