Background
HOLBROOK, Lucius R. was born on April 30, 1875 in Arkansaw, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Willard Francis and Mary (Ames) Holbrook.
HOLBROOK, Lucius R. was born on April 30, 1875 in Arkansaw, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Willard Francis and Mary (Ames) Holbrook.
United States Military Academy, 1896. Infantry. and Cavalry School. Staff College; French School of Supply, Paris, 1911-1912.
Second Lieutenant, Cavalry, 1896. Lieutenant Colonel, 1917. Colonel (temporary) 1917.
Brigadier General (temporary), 1918-1919. Colonel, 1920; Brigadier General (Permanent) 1925. Went to France with First Division. and served throughout War with Combat Division.
Commanded for one year, first Regiment, the seventh of American Field Artillery to set foot on French soil. Commanded Light Arty, in first offensive action (Cantigny), MayJune 1918. Commanded First Field Artillery Brigade in first major operation, the Second Battle of Marne, July 1918.
Received high commendation from Eng. Commander Major General Read (believed to be only American Officer who commanded a brigade of Eng. Arty, during World War).
Commanded 54 Field Artillery Brigade, 29 Division., 1918-1919. Awarded French Croix de Guerre with palm and French Legion of Honor. Given American Citation for gallantry in action and distinguished service.
American Distinguished Service Medal., 1918-1919. On General Staff and Chief of Staff, Ninth Corps Area, San Francisco, California, 1921-1925. Commanding General various American Forts 1925 —.
Spouse Henrietta Coffin, January 7, 1877, Boise, Idaho.