Background
Chase, George Francis was born on July 29, 1848 in Macomb, Illinois, United States. Son of Review James M. and Salina (Venable) Chase.
Chase, George Francis was born on July 29, 1848 in Macomb, Illinois, United States. Son of Review James M. and Salina (Venable) Chase.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1871.
Of Colonel Ely McClellan, United States of America, October 30, 1888. Commissioned Second lieutenant 9th Infantry, June 12, 1871. Promoted through grades to colonel 12th Cavalry, October 2, 1906.
Brigadier general, May 16, 1912.
Retired on account of age, July 29, 1912.
Served in Department of Platte, 1871-1880, participating in many campaigns against Indians and in Tongue River, Rosebud, Slim Buttes, Fort Robinson and Hat Creek battles. Member Military Order Carabao, Order of Indian Wars of the United States, Veterinary Army of Philippines.
Married Nannie, daughter