Background
Merrill, Thomas Emery was born on June 1, 1875 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Son of William Emery and Margaret Ellen (Spencer) Merrill.
Merrill, Thomas Emery was born on June 1, 1875 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Son of William Emery and Margaret Ellen (Spencer) Merrill.
Student Washington and Lee University, 1891-1894. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1898.
Wash, and Lee U.; United States Military Academy. Postgraduate School of Army. Spanish-American War.
Philippine Insurrection. Pershing Exp. into Mexico. World War. Second Lieutenant, to Captain, Coast Artillery Captain to Colonel in Field Artillery, 10 years as General Staff.
Chief of Staff of 5 Corps Area, Hawaiian Division.
Member American Theosophical Society.
Married Mary Ryan Malone, September 2, 1930. Children: Marian, Jean.