Merritte W. Ireland
Merritte Weber Ireland | |
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Maj. General Ireland in 1918 | |
| Born | May 31, 1867 Columbia City, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 5, 1952 (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1891–1931 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Surgeon General of the US Army |
| Conflicts | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Merritte Weber Ireland (May 31, 1867 – July 5, 1952) was the 23rd U.S. Army Surgeon General, serving in that capacity from October 4, 1918, to May 31, 1931.