Background
Burtt, Wilson Bryant was born on January 1, 1875 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of George H. and Ellen M. (Keyes) Burtt.
Burtt, Wilson Bryant was born on January 1, 1875 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of George H. and Ellen M. (Keyes) Burtt.
University of 111.; United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1899. University of Kentucky., B.C.E. and B. E. General Service School, 1912.
Army War College, 1927.
Second Lieutenant, 1899. First Lieutenant, 1900. Captain, 1906; Major, 1917.
Lieutenant Colonel, 1917. Colonel, National. Guard, August-October 1916. Colonel (temporary) 1917.
Brigadier General (temporary), 1918-1920. Colonel, United States Army, since 1927. Awarded Distinguished Service Medal, United States.
Order Crown of Italy. St. Michael and St. George, England. Croix Dā Guerre with Palm.
Legion of Honor, France. Spanish- American War. Philippines; Cuban Occupation.
Mexico Expedition; World War Service Medals. Observer, German Armies, 1914-1915. Instructor., Army War College, 1924-1928.
General Staff, United States Army.
Member: Masons; Elks. Club: Army and Navy (New York City).