Background
Muir, James Irvin was born on August 28, 1888 in Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, United States. Son of Charles Henry and May (Bennett) Muir.
Muir, James Irvin was born on August 28, 1888 in Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, United States. Son of Charles Henry and May (Bennett) Muir.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1910. Graduate Field Officers Course, Infantry School, 1924. Honor graduated from Command and General staff schedul, 1925.
Graduated from Army War College, 1930.
Commissioned Second lieutenant Infantry, June 15, 1910. Promoted through grades to major general, United States Army, February 15, 1942.
Member Phi Kappa Tau, Scabbard and Blade. Member Pershing Rifles. Club: Chesapeake Bay Yacht, Episcopalian.
Married Caroline Hall Lewis, July 2, 1910. Children: Edith May (deceased), James Irvin, Thomas Farley (deceased).