Richard M. Blatchford

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Richard M. Blatchford (August 17, 1859–August 31, 1934) was a former U.S. Army General.

[edit] Early life and career

Richard Blatchford was born on August 17, 1859 at Fort Hamilton, NY, and served on the American frontier in Dakota Territory, Kansas, and Arizona. Following two tours of duty in Puerto Rico he served both in the field and in garrison in the Philippines from 1901-04. After frontier and border patrol assignments, General Blatchford sailed for France in July 1917 and during World War I was commanding general of the Line of Communications, A.E.F. Following his return to the United States he served in Panama, Ohio, California, and Washington, retiring from active service 1 December 1922. He died on August 31, 1934 at San Francisco, CA. ^[1]

[edit] See also

• USS General R. M. Blatchford (AP-153) - a WWII General G. O. Squier class ship named in his honor.

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