Edward Murphy Markham

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Edward Murphy Markham
Major General Edward Murphy Markham, Chief of Engineers 1933–1937
Born(1877-07-06)July 6, 1877
Troy, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 1950(1950-09-14) (aged 73)
Albany, New York, U.S.
Place of burial
West Point Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Service years1899–1938
Rank Major General
CommandsCommandant of the Army Engineer School
Chief of Engineers
ConflictsWorld War I
Other workNew York Public Works Commissioner
Business executive

Edward Markham (July 6, 1877 – September 14, 1950) was a United States Army officer who served in France during World War I and was later Chief of Engineers from 1933 to 1937.

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