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Frank Ross McCoy
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| Frank Ross McCoy | |
|---|---|
| 1874–1954 | |
| Place of birth | Lewistown, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Years of service | 1897-1938 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 8th Cavalry |
| Commands | 63rd Infantry Brigade II Corps U.S. First Army |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War San Juan Hill Philippines Insurrection World War I |
| Other work | President, Foreign Policy Association President, the Military Commission |
Frank Ross McCoy (1874–1954) was an American soldier, born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1897, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and appointed to the 8th Cavalry. He served on the western front in Cuba, in the Philippines, and in the Santiago campaign. In Cuba and in the Philippines he acted as aide to General Wood and was for several years aide to President Roosevelt after his promotion to Major General.
In 1911 he was appointed a member of the General Staff, and in 1917 became a member of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe where he commanded the 63rd Infantry Brigade in 1918. In 1919 he served as chief of staff to the American military mission to Armenia and as a special commissioner to the Philippines. He wrote: Principles of Military Training (1918).
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