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Lucius Loyd Durfee
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Brig. Gen. Lucius Durfee, 54th. brigade, Montfort, 1918
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| Born | March 3, 1861 Chardon, Ohio |
| Died | March 19, 1933 (aged 72) Riverside, California |
| Allegiance |  United States |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1886–1920 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-13432 |
| Battles/wars | Ghost Dance War Spanish–American War Moro Rebellion Border War (1910–19) World War I |
| Awards | Silver Star Croix de Guerre Legion of Honour |
| Spouse(s) | Fannie Morris Van Horne |
| Children | 5 (including L. V. H. Durfee) |
Lucius Loyd Durfee (born March 3, 1861 – died March 19, 1933) was an important officer in the United States Army. He served in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Lucius Durfee's Early Life and School
Lucius Durfee was born in Chardon, Ohio, on March 3, 1861. After finishing school there, he worked as a teacher for a couple of years.
He then earned a special chance to attend the United States Military Academy. This is a famous school for training army officers. Lucius Durfee graduated from West Point in 1886.
Durfee's Military Career
After graduating, Durfee joined the 17th Infantry Regiment. His first assignment was at Fort D.A. Russell in Wyoming. He spent several years on border duty, helping to keep the peace. He also took part in the Ghost Dance War.
Serving in Key Conflicts
Durfee showed great bravery during the Spanish–American War. As a first lieutenant, he fought in the Siege of Santiago. He earned a Silver Star medal for his actions in the Battle of El Caney.
Between 1899 and 1905, Durfee traveled to the Philippines three times. There, he served in several smaller military actions. This included the Third Sulu Expedition.
Important Roles and Promotions
Durfee served at many different army posts across the U.S. These included Fort McPherson, Fort Brady, and Fort Wayne. He also worked along the border with Mexico.
After attending the United States Army War College, Durfee stayed on as an instructor. In 1918, he joined the General Staff. He became the Chief of Staff for the Southern Department.
On June 26, 1918, Durfee was promoted to brigadier general. Later that year, he led his brigade to France to fight in World War I.
Awards and Later Service
While in France, Lucius Durfee received two high honors from the French government. He was given the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honour. These awards recognized his courage and service.
After returning to the U.S. in June 1919, Durfee took command of the 6th Infantry Division. They were stationed at Camp Grant in Illinois.
Retirement and Final Years
In November 1919, Durfee became very ill with the flu and pneumonia. He never fully recovered from this sickness. He officially retired from the army on April 14, 1920.
After retirement, Durfee lived in Zanesville, Ohio, for five years. He then moved to Los Angeles, and later to Riverside, California. Lucius Loyd Durfee passed away in Riverside on March 19, 1933.
Personal Life
Lucius Durfee was a member of the Ohio Sons of the American Revolution. This group is for people whose ancestors fought in the American Revolution. His family line included Ebenezer Hopkins and Ebenezer Durfey.
