John Philip Wisser facts for kids
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John Philip Wisser
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John P. Wisser
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| Born | July 19, 1852 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | January 20, 1927 (aged 74) San Francisco, California |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1874–1918 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands held | Hawaiian Department |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Other work | author |
John Philip Wisser was an important general in the United States Army. He was born on July 19, 1852, and passed away on January 20, 1927. He had a long career serving his country.
Early Life and Education
John Philip Wisser was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He finished high school at Central High School of St. Louis in 1870. After that, he went on to study at a famous military school.
In 1874, he graduated from the United States Military Academy. This school is often called West Point. After graduating, he joined the 1st Artillery. He served in places like Florida and Massachusetts.
Military Career and Teaching
In May 1876, John Wisser was sent to the U.S. Artillery School at Fort Monroe. After 1878, he spent a lot of time teaching at the U.S. Military Academy. He mainly taught subjects like chemistry, minerals, and geology.
On January 13, 1880, he was promoted to 1st lieutenant. In 1884, he traveled to Europe to study. He visited a school of mines in Freiberg, Saxony, and an agricultural station in Wiesbaden. He was also asked to study how military schools taught students in countries like England, France, Germany, and Austria. He even watched army training exercises in France.
In 1886, Lieutenant Wisser worked as an aide to General John Gibbon. This was during some problems with Chinese communities in Washington territory. Later that year, he returned to West Point. He was also a member of important science groups, like the Chemical Society of Berlin. He also belonged to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Leadership Roles
John Wisser became the Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department of the United States Army. He held this important role twice. His first time was from November 6, 1915, to May 12, 1916. He served again from September 14, 1917, to May 19, 1918. He passed away on January 20, 1927.
Legacy
- Wisser Road at Fort Shafter is named after him.
