Background
Wilby, Francis Bowditch was born on April 24, 1883 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard Clark and Margaret Ann (Ingersoll) Wilby.
Corps of Engineers Lieu tenant Colonel
Wilby, Francis Bowditch was born on April 24, 1883 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard Clark and Margaret Ann (Ingersoll) Wilby.
Student Harvard, 1900-1901. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1905. Graduated from Army Engineer School, 1908, School of Line, Fort Leavenworth, 1922, General staff schedul, 1923, Army War College, 1924.
Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Clarkson College, 1943.
; 1 son, Langfitt. Married Olive Emerson Payne, July 2, 1949. Commissioned Second lieutenant, Engineers, 1905.
Advanced through grades to major general (temporary), 1941. District engineer, Memphis, 1928-1931. Chairman Federal Board Surveys and Maps, 1931-1935.
Member board of managers Federal Barge Lines, 1935-1938. Senior member Beach Erosion Board Shore Protection Board, 1938-1939. Chief staff, First Army, New York, 1939-1941.
Superintendent United States Military Academy, 1942-1945. Retired with rank of major general, 1946. Chairman, New York State Power Authority.
Member board of managers Federal Barge Lines, 1935-1938. Member Beach Erosion Board Shore Protection Board, 1938-1939. Member Mississippi River Commission, 1935-1938.
Member Society American Military Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers. Clubs: Army and Navy, Army-Navy Country (Washington).
Married Dorothy Langfitt, May 25, 1911 (deceased.; married Olive Emerson Payne, July 2, 1949.