Background
Williford, Forrest Estey was born on January 22, 1882 in Coffeen, Illinois, United States. Son of Hiram Henry and Mary Alice Ann (McWilliams) Williford.
Williford, Forrest Estey was born on January 22, 1882 in Coffeen, Illinois, United States. Son of Hiram Henry and Mary Alice Ann (McWilliams) Williford.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1906. Graduate Coast Ary. School, regular course, 1915, advanced course, 1925. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1917, Master of Science, Harvard University, 1917.
Graduated from Army War College, 1920, 30.
Command and General staff schedul, 1926.
1 daughter, Fredrika Martin (Mistress William L. McPherson). Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1940. Retired, 1944.
Served as private, Illinois National Guard, 1900-1902.
Married Fredrika Martin, December 29, 1908.