Background
Irwin, George Le Roy was born on August 26, 1868 in Fort Wayne, Michigan, United States. Son of Brigade General Bernard John Dowling and Antoinette Elizabeth (Stahl) Irwin.
Irwin, George Le Roy was born on August 26, 1868 in Fort Wayne, Michigan, United States. Son of Brigade General Bernard John Dowling and Antoinette Elizabeth (Stahl) Irwin.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1889, Coast Artillery School, 1894, Army War College, 1910.
Commissioned additional Second lieutenant 5th Artillery, June 12, 1889. Second lieutenant 3d Artillery, February 11, 1890. First lieutenant 5th Artillery, September 23, 1897.
Captain a.q.m. volumes, July 13, 1899.
Honorary discharged volumes, March 21, 1901. Captain Artillery Corps, United States Army, February 28, 1901.
Promoted through grades to major general, March 1928.
Served in Philippines, 1899-1901, Cuba, 1906-1909, later in Panama, Canal Zone.
Married Maria Elizabeth Barker, April.