Background
POPE, William Rivers was born on January 7, 1880 in Pulaski, Tennessee, United States. Son of Gustavus A. and Myra Belle (Carter) Pope.
POPE, William Rivers was born on January 7, 1880 in Pulaski, Tennessee, United States. Son of Gustavus A. and Myra Belle (Carter) Pope.
Mounted Service 1912. Advanced Course, Cavalry 1926. Command and General Staff, 1927.
First Lieutenant, 1908. Captain, 1916; Major. 1920; Lieutenant Colonel, 1921.
During World War: Major, Infantry., 1917. Lieutenant Colonel 1918, Colonel 1918, Command 113 Infantry. 29 Division., Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Deputy Provost Marshal General, American Expeditionary Forces 1919.
Campaigns: Philippine Insurrection, 1899-1901. Cuban Occupation 1901-1902. World War. Decorations: Distinguished Service Medal.
Two Siilver Star Citations. Croix de Guerre with palm.
Member: Sons American Revolution. Pi Tau Pi Sigma. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, C.), South Shore Country (Chicago, ), Lake Shore Athletic (Chicago, 111.).
Spouse Virginia McFerrin, October 1903, Pulaski, Term.