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James Theodore Dean
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| Born | May 12, 1865 Ironton, Ohio |
| Died | June 15, 1939 (aged 74) Gracefield, Quebec, Canada |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1887–1928 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-198 |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I • Battle of Saint-Mihiel • Meuse-Argonne Offensive |
James Theodore Dean (May 12, 1865 – June 15, 1939) was an important United States Army officer. He served in the military during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
A Life of Service
James Theodore Dean was born in Ironton, Ohio, on May 12, 1865. He attended the United States Military Academy, a famous military school. He graduated from West Point in 1887. After graduating, he became an officer in the 3rd Infantry Division. He often worked with military equipment and weapons, which is called ordnance.
Early Military Days
From 1893 to 1895, and again from 1899 to 1902, Dean worked as an aide to Major General John R. Brooke. This meant he helped the general with his duties. He also served in different parts of the world. From 1906 to 1908, he was stationed in Alaska. He then studied at the United States Army War College, graduating in 1911. After that, he served in the Philippines from 1912 to 1915.
Serving in Wars
During the Spanish–American War, Dean was the Chief Ordnance Officer. This meant he was in charge of all weapons and military supplies in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Later, he played a big role in World War I. On August 5, 1917, he was temporarily promoted to brigadier general. He took command of the 156th Infantry Brigade and went with them to France. He also commanded the 78th Infantry Division for a short time in 1918. General Dean took part in two major battles: the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
After the War
After World War I, Dean's rank returned to colonel. He commanded the 20th Infantry Regiment. Later, he moved to the Adjutant General's Department, which handles military administration. He spent two years as an adjutant in the Philippine Department in Manila.
After that, he commanded the 11th Infantry Regiment for another two years. In 1924, he started overseeing military recruitment in the New York area. His last major role was as the Chief of Staff for the 77th Infantry Division.
Dean retired from the army on September 3, 1928. His retirement rank was officially changed back to brigadier general on June 21, 1930. He passed away on June 15, 1939, at his summer home in Gracefield, Quebec, Canada.
Personal Life
James Theodore Dean never married during his life.
