Background
Stone, David Lamme was born on August 15, 1876 in Stoneville, Mississippi, United States. Son of David Lamme and Katie (Hunt) Stone.
Stone, David Lamme was born on August 15, 1876 in Stoneville, Mississippi, United States. Son of David Lamme and Katie (Hunt) Stone.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1898.
Dec.). Served in Santiago Campaign in Cuba. Philippine Insurrection and World War. Cited by War Department for gallantry in action in Philippines.
In charge of constr. of various Army Posts and all engnrng. and constr. work in Hawaiian Department, 1915- Built Camp Lewis, Washington, at beginning of War. Served with third Division. in campaigns on Marne, St. Mihiel and Argonne. Deputy Chief of Staff, Second Army, American Expeditionary Forces.
Served as American Representative of Inter-Allied Rhineland High Commission in Coblenz, 1920-1923. Commanded Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, 1924- Exec, for Assistant Secy, of War, 1926-1929. In charge of Organized Reserves, 30.
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal. Silver Star Citation for gallantry in action. Croix de Guerre with palm.
Commander of Legion of Honor. Officer of Order of Leopold, The First (Belgian). Victory Medal; Six Stars for Campaigns in France.
Member: Kentucky. State Society. Mississippi State Society Clubs: St. Louis Country, University (St. Louis, Missouri), Chevy Chase Country, Army arid Navy, Army, Navy and Marine Corps Country, (Washington, District of Columbia), Omaha (Nebraska).
Married Helen Hoagland, October 3, 1903.; married second, Ruth B. Warfield, December 20, 1931. Children: David Lamme, Mistress Mark A. Devine, Mistress John Theimer.