Louis Chapin Covell facts for kids
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Louis Chapin Covell
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Covell in 1919. National Archives and Records Administration.
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| Born | 22 June 1875 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Died | 26 August 1952 (aged 77) Plymouth, Massachusetts |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1892–1919 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Unit | Michigan Army National Guard |
| Commands held | 126th Infantry Regiment 63rd Infantry Brigade, 32nd Division |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre |
Louis Chapin Covell (born June 22, 1875 – died August 26, 1952) was an important officer in the United States Army. He fought in two big wars: the Spanish–American War and World War I. After his military career, he worked for car companies like General Motors.
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Early Life and Work
Louis Chapin Covell was born on June 22, 1875, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His parents were Elliot Franklin Covell and Laura (Chapin) Covell.
After finishing high school in 1893, he worked at the Macey Company. He was in charge of advertising and sales there. Later, in 1915, he started his own advertising and printing business called Covell-Hensen Company. He was the president of this company.
Military Service
Louis Covell began his military journey by joining the Michigan National Guard on April 6, 1892. This was like a state-level army.
He quickly moved up in rank. On June 26, 1895, he became a second lieutenant. During the Spanish–American War, he served as a captain. By 1900, he was promoted to major, and in 1911, he became a lieutenant colonel.
World War I Service
On February 7, 1917, Covell became a brigadier general in the National Guard. A few months later, on August 5, 1917, he became a brigadier general in the National Army.
During World War I, he was part of the American Expeditionary Force. This was the name for the American soldiers who went to fight in Europe. General Covell led the 63rd Infantry Brigade.
For his brave service, he received the French Croix de Guerre medal. This is a special award given for acts of heroism. He left the army on February 17, 1919.
Life After the Military
After leaving the army, Louis Covell started a new career in business. He worked as a manager at the Reynolds Chrysler Company in Flint, Michigan. Later, he became a sales executive at General Motors in Detroit.
When he retired, he lived in different states, including Maryland, New York, and Virginia.
Death and Burial
Louis Covell passed away in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on August 26, 1952. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. This is a famous cemetery where many American military heroes are laid to rest.
He was a member of several important groups, including the American Legion and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was also a Freemason and a Republican.
Family Life
On June 12, 1906, Louis Covell married Florence Holcomb Davidson. They had three sons together: George Davidson, Louis Chapin, and Robert Leonard.
