Leon Kromer

Leon Benjamin Kromer
Born(1876-06-25)June 25, 1876
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
DiedSeptember 6, 1966(1966-09-06) (aged 90)
Germantown, Maryland, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1899–1938, 1941
Rank Major General
Unit Cavalry Branch
CommandsChief, United States Cavalry
11th Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsPhilippine–American War
Pancho Villa Expedition
World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal

Leon Benjamin Kromer (June 25, 1876 – September 6, 1966) was a United States Army officer and American football coach. From 1934 to 1938, Major General Kromer was the Chief of U. S. Cavalry. He served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy in 1901, compiling a record of 5–1–2.

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