Background
Graham, William Alexander was born on January 23, 1875 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Robinson (major United States of America) and Martha Smith (Hawkins) Graham.
Lieutenant Colonel United States Army
Graham, William Alexander was born on January 23, 1875 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Robinson (major United States of America) and Martha Smith (Hawkins) Graham.
Student Beloit College Academy, 1891-1893, Beloit College, 1893-1894, Stanford University, 1894-1896, Bachelor of Laws, University Iowa, 1897.
1 son, Alexander (colonel United States of America). Married second, Helen Jeanette Bury, November 28, 1935. 1 son, William Alexander, Junior (midshipman United States Naval Academy).
Admitted to Iowa bar, 1897, in general practice, Cedar Falls, 1897-1902, Des Moines, 1902-1916. Captain of infantry, Iowa National Guard, 1912-1917, Mexican Border, 1916-1917. Major, judge advocate, 88th Division, 1917-1919.
With American Expeditionary Forces, 1918-1919. Commissioned lieutenant colonel, Judge Advocate General’s Department, United States Army, 1920, colonel, 1931. Retired, 1939.
Member Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: University, Lake Shore Ahtletic, Illinois Athletic (Chicago).
Married Ada Jane Houck, June 25, 1902 (deceased).; married second, Helen Jeanette Bury, November 28, 1935.