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John
Biddle
February 2, 1859

–

January 18, 1936

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

John Biddle graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1881. From 1916 to 1917 he served as Superintendent of the West Point Military Academy, and later as Acting Chief of Staff of the Army, prior to serving in World War I. He retired in 1920 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers) William Dorrance Beach, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action while serving as Chief Engineer, U.S. Volunteers, during the Puerto Rican Expedition in 1898.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    American Troops in England

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Biddle, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In command of American troops in England, by his tact and diplomacy in handling intricate problems, General Biddle made possible the successful transshipment of many thousands of men to France. To his executive ability and efficient handling, control, and dispatch of casual troops through England is largely due.