Louis A. Craig

Louis A. Craig
Cropped closeup from 1948 original by Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA).
Born(1891-07-29)July 29, 1891
West Point, New York, United States
DiedJanuary 3, 1984(1984-01-03) (aged 92)
Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States
Years of service1913–1952
Rank Major general
Service number0-3575
Unit Cavalry Branch
Commands1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment
18th Field Artillery Regiment
72nd Field Artillery Brigade
97th Infantry Division
XXIII Corps
9th Infantry Division
XX Corps
Seventh Service Command
Sixth Service Command
United States Constabulary
Inspector General of the Army
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Spouse(s)Miriam Blount (m. 1917–1984, his death)
Children8
RelationsMalin Craig (brother)
James Craig (grandfather)

Louis A. Craig (July 29, 1891 – January 3, 1984) was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of major general, and served in both World War I and World War II. Craig served as a corps and division commander during World War II and was the Inspector General of the Army from 1948 to 1952.