Background
Dashiell, William Robert was born on April 3, 1863 in Mecklenburg Company, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas M.Dashiell.
Dashiell, William Robert was born on April 3, 1863 in Mecklenburg Company, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas M.Dashiell.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1888. Army School of the Lincolnshire, 1909. Army War College, 1915.
Commissioned add. Second lieutenant 8th Infantry, June 11, 1888. Promoted through grades to colonel, May 15, 1917. Brigadier general North.A., April 12, 1918.
Served in Sioux Indian campaign, 1890-1891.
Married Ida L. Pearson, November 6, 1889.