Thomas H. Rees

Thomas H. Rees (18 October 1863 – 20 September 1942) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Spanish–American War and World War I, he served from 1886 to 1922 and attained the rank of brigadier general.

A native of Houghton, Michigan, Rees graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1886 and was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers. He performed rivers and harbors construction and maintenance throughout the United States, and served in Cuba during the Spanish–American War. A highly regarded instructor, Rees taught at both West Point and the Command and General Staff College. During World War I, he commanded the 152nd Field Artillery Brigade of the 77th Division during its organization and training, then served as deputy chief engineer of the American Expeditionary Forces.

After the war, Rees commanded Engineer units until 1922, when hearing loss led to his retirement for disability. In retirement, he lived first in France, and later in Washington, D.C. Rees died in Washington on 20 September 1942. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.