Background
RUTHERFORD, Samuel McPherson was born on September 5, 1869 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Colonel of Cavalry United States Army
RUTHERFORD, Samuel McPherson was born on September 5, 1869 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.
Second Lieutenant 8 Cavalry, 1892. Lieutenant-Colonel, Cavalry, June, 1917. Colonel Infantry., National.
Army. 19. Colonel Cavalry, 1920. Inspector, General Department, 1920-1924. In charge N.G. Affairs, 6 Corps Area, January to October, 1924.
Colonel 8 Cavalry, 1924-1928. Director Cavalry Board, since 1928. In Spanish War, Philippine Insurrection, Punitive Expedition to Mexico, World War, Silver Star Citation for gallantry in action, 1899.
Club: Army & Navy (Washington, District of Columbia).
Spouse Florence Murray Lyster, November 12, 1902, Detroit, Michigan.