Background
Lassiter, William was born on September 29, 1867 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of D. W. and A. H. Lassiter.
Lassiter, William was born on September 29, 1867 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of D. W. and A. H. Lassiter.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1889, Artillery School, 1894.
Commissioned add. Second lieutenant 4th Artillery, 1889. Promoted through grades to colonel, 1916. Brigadier general National Army, 1917.
Major general, 1918.
From brigadier general to major general regular army, 1920-1922.
Served with battery at attack and capture of Santiago, Cuba, July 1898.
Married Jeannette Johnson, October 5, 1935.