Adna R. Chaffee Jr.

Adna R. Chaffee Jr.
Chaffee c. 1941
Born(1884-09-23)September 23, 1884
Junction City, Kansas, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 1941(1941-08-22) (aged 56)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1906–1941
RankMajor general
Commands7th Cavalry Brigade
I Armored Corps
ConflictsWorld War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
RelationsLieutenant general Adna Chaffee (father)
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Adna Romanza Chaffee Jr. (September 23, 1884 – August 22, 1941) was an officer in the United States Army, called the "Father of the Armored Force" for his role in developing the U.S. Army's tank forces.

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