Oliver Edwards (United States Army officer)

For the American Civil War general, see Oliver Edwards.
Oliver Edwards
Brig. gen. Oliver Edwards as commander of Camp Hancock in September 1918
Born(1871-12-02)December 2, 1871
Chesterfield, Massachusetts, US
DiedFebruary 25, 1921(1921-02-25) (aged 49)
Washington, D.C., US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1894–1921
RankBrigadier general
ConflictsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
Second Occupation of Cuba
World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
SpouseGeraldine Wessels
Children3

Oliver Edwards (December 2, 1871 – February 25, 1921) was a United States Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served in several conflicts, including the Spanish–American War and World War I, and he received the Distinguished Service Medal for his efforts in the latter conflict.

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