Malin Craig
Malin Craig | |
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Craig in 1937 | |
| Born | 5 August 1875 Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States |
| Died | 25 July 1945 (aged 69) Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1898–1939 1941–1945 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 0-86 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch Cavalry Branch |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army War College Panama Canal Zone United States Army Cavalry School |
| Conflicts | Spanish–American War China Relief Expedition Philippine–American War World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
Malin Craig (5 August 1875 – 25 July 1945) was a general in the United States Army who served as the 14th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1935 to 1939. He served in World War I and was recalled to active duty during World War II. He played a large role in preparing the U.S. Army for the conflict.