Background
Mcrae, James Henry was born on December 24, 1863 in Lumber City, Georgia, United States. Son of Daniel F. and Marion (McRae) M.
Mcrae, James Henry was born on December 24, 1863 in Lumber City, Georgia, United States. Son of Daniel F. and Marion (McRae) M.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1886, Army War College, 1911.
Colonel Georgia West. H. Stouch, United States of America, December 14, 1887. Children—Donald Marion, Dorothy (wife of Lewis C. Beebe, United States of America), Mildred (wife of Archibald M. Mixson, United States of America). Married second, Mistress Helen Burgar Stouch, February 24, 1926.
Commissioned Second lieutenant 3d Infantry, July 1, 1886.
Promoted through grades to colonel, July 1, 1916. Brigadier general North.A., August 5, 1917.
Major general North.A., April 12, 1918. Brigadier general regular army, January 1, 1920.
Major general regular army, May 10, 1922.
Participated in Santiago campaign and Battle of El Caney, Spanish-American War. In Philippine Insurrection, various campaigns and engagements. Recommended for brevetted of captain, July 1, 1898, “for gallantry in Battle of Santiago”.
To be major, “for distinguished gallantry in action on Mount Dumandan, January 17, 1900.”.
Member General Staff, 1905-1908.
Married Florence, daughter Married second, Mistress. Children: Donald Marion, Dorothy (wife of Lewis C. Beebe, United States of America), Mildred (wife of Archibald M. Mixson, United States of America).