Background
Bricker, Edwin Dyson was born on November 24, 1875 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William H. and Laura (Dyson) Bricker.
Bricker, Edwin Dyson was born on November 24, 1875 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William H. and Laura (Dyson) Bricker.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1898, Army War College, 1923.
I. Spanish American War, 1898- 1901. Service in World War as Chief Purchasing Officer of the Ordnance Department in Europe and Ordnance repr. on the General Purchasing Board In command of Watervliet Arsenal, New York, 1923-1929. Chief of Technical Staff, Office of the Chief of Ordnance, War Department, since 1928.
Decorations: Citation for gallantry in action in Santiago Campaign, 1898. In Philippine Insurrection, 1899. Distinguished Service Medal for service during the World War.
Officier de la Legion d’Honneur.
Clubs: University (New York City) Racquet, (Philadelphia), Army and Navy, Chevy Chase, (Washington District of Columbia).
Spouse Emma Lena Braunersreuther, January 23, 1901, Manila, P.