Joseph F. Ware Sr. | |
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Born | Joseph Fulton Ware December 22, 1880 |
Died | August 5, 1969 Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, US | (aged 88)
Occupation(s) | Professor of Military Science and Tactics |
Children | Joseph F. Ware Jr. |
College football career | |
Virginia Tech Hokies | |
Position | End |
Class | 1903 |
Career history | |
College | V. P. I. (1900–1902) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Joseph Fulton "Bald Knob" Ware (December 22, 1880 – August 5, 1969) was professor of Military Science and Tactics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute from 1911 to 1914. During the years of World War I, Ware served in Europe, Alaska, and the Philippines. He served in three divisions, two corps, and two armies. He participated in several influential battles during the war, including the Argonne Offensive and the Battle of St. Mihiel. Ware is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His son was Joseph F. Ware Jr.