Background
LOCHRIDCE, P. D. was born on December 2, 1863 in near Bexar, Alabama, United States.
LOCHRIDCE, P. D. was born on December 2, 1863 in near Bexar, Alabama, United States.
United States Military Academy.
Cadet,, 1883; Second Lieutenant, 2 Cavalry, 1887. First Lieutenant, of Cavalry, 1894, Captain, 1901, Major, 1911, Lieutenant Colonel, 1916, Colonel, 1916. Brigadier General, National.
Army, 1917-1919, retired for disability in line of duty, 1919. Served in West, on Mexico Border, in Cuba, Porto Rico, Philippine Islands and France. Member, General Staff of Army, 8 years.
Chief of Staff, American Section, Supreme War Council. Paymaster, Cuban Census and in charge of various civil engnrng. enterprises in Cuba, 1899-1900. Treasurer and Director, Marx and Rowolle (United States and Canada), organized Calcutta Traders, Limited, at Calcutta and Shellac factories, Purulia and Mirzapur, India, 1920-1926.
Retired. 1926; awarded following medals and decorations: Spanish-American War, Cuban Occupation, Porto Rican Occupation, Victory Medal, Distinguished Service Medal of United States. Italian War Cross, Commander of French Legion of Honor, Companion of British Military Order of Bath, Commander, Order of Crown of Italy.
Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia, New York and Manila).
Spouse Carlotta Rawolle, February 20, 1889, Walla Walla, Washington.