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Stephen Miller Foote
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| Born | February 19, 1859 La Salle Township, Michigan |
| Died | October 30, 1919 (aged 60) Massachusetts |
| Allegiance |  United States |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1884–1919 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I • Meuse-Argonne Offensive |
| Spouse(s) | Sara Brooke |
Stephen Miller Foote (born February 19, 1859 – died October 30, 1919) was an important officer in the United States Army. He served during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Foote took part in major conflicts like the Spanish–American War and World War I.
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Stephen Miller Foote: A Military Leader
Stephen Miller Foote was born in La Salle Township, Michigan, on February 19, 1859. He attended the United States Military Academy, often called West Point. After graduating, he became an officer in the Fourth Artillery unit.
Early Military Training and Roles
Foote later moved to the Sixth Artillery. In 1888, he finished his training at the Artillery School located at Fort Monroe. He stayed at the school as an instructor until 1891.
From 1892 to 1894, Foote worked on the Intercontinental Railway Commission. This project involved planning railways across Central America. After this, he commanded young cadets at military academies. He was at the Vermont Military Academy from 1895 to 1897. Then, he led cadets at the New York Military Academy from 1897 to 1898.
Serving in Major Wars
Stephen Foote played a role in the Spanish–American War. He was in charge of U.S. Volunteer Engineers. He also served as an aide during the Santiago Campaign. This was an important battle in Cuba.
From 1899 to 1901, Foote was in the Philippines. There, he commanded an artillery battery. This group of soldiers usually used cannons, but they fought as infantry (foot soldiers) during this time.
Important Commands and World War I
After returning to the U.S., Foote took part in a long march in April 1906. His field artillery battalion marched from Salt Lake City to Cheyenne, Wyoming. From 1907 to 1911, he commanded coastal defenses. These were military bases protecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico coasts.
In 1913, Foote graduated from the United States Army War College. He then took command of the South Atlantic Coast Artillery District. From 1916 to 1917, he led the Coast Artillery School at Fort Monroe. He also commanded the coastal defenses of the Chesapeake Bay. In addition, he oversaw a training camp for reserve officers.
On August 5, 1917, Stephen Foote was promoted to brigadier general. He then led the 163rd Field Artillery Brigade to France during World War I. He commanded his brigade in a major battle called the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. He continued to lead this brigade until it was disbanded in February 1919. Foote also commanded a training center in France. This center trained soldiers to use large 155mm field guns. He led this center from September to December 1918.
Later Life
Stephen Foote retired from the army with the permanent rank of colonel. He passed away on October 30, 1919. Years later, in June 1930, the U.S. Congress officially restored his rank of brigadier general.
Personal Life
Stephen Foote married Sara Brooke on April 24, 1889. He was a member of the Episcopalian church.
