Background
Palmer, John Mcauley was born on April 23, 1870 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of John Mayo and Ellen (Robertson) Palmer.
Palmer, John Mcauley was born on April 23, 1870 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of John Mayo and Ellen (Robertson) Palmer.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1892. Honor graduated from Army School of the Lincolnshire, 1909. Graduate General Staff College, 1910.
Commissioned Second lieutenant infantry, June 11, 1892. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, December 4, 1922. Served in Cuba, 1899.
Boxer Campaign, China, 1900.
Instructor chemistry United States Military Academy, 1901-1906. Governor District of Lanao, Philippine Islands, 1906-1907.
General Staff Corps, 1911-1912, 16-20. Member committee appointed by Secretary of War Stimson, 1912.
To report on organization of land forces of United States.
Assistant chief of staff Author: Army of the People, 1916. Statesmanship of Advertising Educational Foundation, 1917-1918. Commander 58th Infantry Brigade, Meuse-Argonne offensive, 1918.
Duty as military adviser to Senate Committee on Military Affairs, 1919-1920.
Member technical staff Conference on Limitation of Armament, 1921-1922. Aide-de-camp to General Pershing, 1921-1923.
Commanded 19th Infantry Brigade, Canal Zone, 1923-1925. Retired, 1926; recalled to active duty, 1941-1946.
Member committee appointed by Secretary of War Stimson, 1912. Member technical staff Conference on Limitation of Armament, 1921-1922. Member of the United States Infantry Association, American Legion.
Mason.
Club: Army and Navy.
Married Maude Laning, June 14, 1893. Children: John McAuley (deceased), Mary Laning (Mistress George Helm Rockwell).