Ulysses G. McAlexander

Ulysses Grant McAlexander
Brig. Gen. Ulysses McAlexander as commander of the 180th Brigade in October 1918.
Nickname(s)Mac
Born30 August 1864
Dundas, Minnesota, US
Died18 September 1936
Portland, Oregon, US
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1883–1924
Rank Major General
Service number0-75
Commands
Battles / warsAmerican Indian Wars


Spanish–American War
Moro Rebellion
World War I

AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star Medal
Spouse(s)May Skinner McAlexander

Major General Ulysses Grant McAlexander (30 August 1864 – 18 September 1936) was an American officer who served in the United States Army. He was heavily decorated for valor, and is one of the iconic fighting men of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I. He is most famous for commanding the 38th Infantry Regiment during the Second Battle of the Marne in July 1918, and earning himself and the regiment the moniker "Rock of the Marne" (later adopted by the entire 3rd Infantry Division).