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Everett
Manning
Birely
1887-09-26

–

1962-12-13

Born:

Billings

, 

Montana

Home:

Billings

, 

Montana

Buried: 

Billings

, 

Montana

Cemetery:

Mountview Cemetery

Everett Birely was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1910. Following his military service he served as Sheriff of Yellowstone County, Montana during prohibition. He retired as a Major General in the Montana National Guard.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    March 15, 1916 – February 7, 1917
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) Everett Manning Birely, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico, 15 March 1916 to 7 February 1917.