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William Dashiell
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Brigadier General William Dashiell in Côte-d'Or, c. 1918
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| Born | 3 April 1863 Mecklenburg County, Virginia |
| Died | 16 March 1939 (aged 75) Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |
 United States Army Infantry Branch |
| Years of service | 1888–1936 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-212 |
| Commands held | 11th Infantry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Silver Star (Citation Star) |
William Robert Dashiell (born April 3, 1863 – died March 16, 1939) was an important officer in the United States Army. He is best known for his service in the Philippine–American War and during World War I.
Early Life and Education
William Dashiell was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, on April 3, 1863. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, a famous military school, and graduated in 1888. Later, he continued his military education at the Army School of the Line in 1909 and the Army War College in 1915. These schools helped him learn more about leading soldiers and planning military actions.
Military Career Highlights
After graduating from West Point, Dashiell became a Second Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry Regiment. His first assignment was at Fort D. A. Russell in Wyoming. He was involved in some conflicts with Native American groups, including the Sioux Campaign from 1890 to 1891. He also served in Arizona and Utah between 1896 and 1899.
From 1892 to 1895, Dashiell took a break from active duty to teach. He was a professor of Military Science and Tactics at the North Georgia Agricultural College.
During the Spanish–American War, even though his regiment was fighting in Cuba, Dashiell was in charge of Fort Douglas in Utah. In 1899, he went to the Philippines to fight in the Philippine–American War. He commanded Company C in the 24th Infantry. He returned to the Philippines for a second time from 1906 to 1908. During this period, he briefly commanded Camp Downes on the island of Leyte and then led the Third District of the island during a local uprising.
After his time in the Philippines, Dashiell commanded the Madison Barracks in New York in 1908. He then became the commandant at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1909 to 1911. Before World War I, he was stationed at several U.S. military bases, including Fort Sheridan in Illinois, Fort Shafter in Hawaii, and Fort Douglas in Utah.
When the United States joined World War I, Dashiell was promoted to Brigadier General on April 12, 1918. He arrived in France in July of that year. There, he led the 11th Infantry Brigade, which was part of the 6th Infantry Division. His brigade supported the 1st Army during the important Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Dashiell stayed in France until 1919 and was awarded a Silver Star for his brave service. After the war, he returned to Hawaii and was stationed at Schofield Barracks.
From 1925 to 1932, he taught at various schools in Georgia, including in Atlanta and Fulton County.
Awards
- Silver Star
Personal Life and Death
William Dashiell married Ida L. Pearson on November 16, 1899. They did not have any children. He lived in Atlanta, Georgia, until he passed away on March 16, 1939.
