Daniel Van Voorhis

Daniel Van Voorhis
Daniel Van Voorhis
Born	October 24, 1878; Zanesville, Ohio
Died	January 9, 1956 (aged 77); Washington, D.C.
Place of burial	Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Service years	1898–1942
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands	16th Cavalry Regiment; 7th Cavalry Brigade (Mechanized); Caribbean Defense Command; V Corps Area;
Conflicts	Spanish–American War; World War I; World War II;
Awards	Navy Cross; Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star; Legion of Merit;

Daniel Van Voorhis (October 24, 1878 – January 9, 1956) was a United States Army lieutenant general and was noteworthy for his assignments as commander of V Corps and the Caribbean Defense Command, as well as his efforts in creating the Army's modern armor branch.