Malin Craig

Malin Craig
Craig as Chief of Staff of the United States Army
Born(1875-08-05)August 5, 1875
Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
DiedJuly 25, 1945(1945-07-25) (aged 69)
Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898–1939
1941–1945
RankGeneral
Service number0-86
UnitInfantry Branch
Cavalry Branch
CommandsChief of Staff of the United States Army
United States Army War College
Panama Canal Zone
United States Army Cavalry School
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
China Relief Expedition
Philippine–American War
World War I World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (3)

Malin Craig (August 5, 1875 – July 25, 1945) was a general in the United States Army who served as the 14th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1935 to 1939. He served in World War I and was recalled to active duty during World War II[1] He played a large role in preparing the U.S. Army for World War II.[2]

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  2. ^ Zabecki & Mastriano 2020, p. 102.