Background
Babbitt, Edwin Burr was born on July 26, 1862 in New York, United States. Son of Colonel Lawrence Sprague (United States Army) and Fannie (McDougall) Babbitt.
Babbitt, Edwin Burr was born on July 26, 1862 in New York, United States. Son of Colonel Lawrence Sprague (United States Army) and Fannie (McDougall) Babbitt.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1884, Artillery School, 1889.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, June 15, 1884. Promoted through grades to brigadier general North.A., October 2, 1917. Brigadier general, United States Army.
February 12, 1918.
Major general, April 14, 1923. Retired September 19, 1924. Commdg. brigade in Marne.
Saint Mihiel and Argonne offensives.
With Army of Occupation.
Married Maud Ainsworth, February 23, 1924.