Colden Ruggles | |
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.jpg) From 1987's Quarters One, Aberdeen Proving Ground | |
| Birth name | Colden L'Hommedieu Ruggles |
| Born | March 18, 1869 Omaha, Nebraska, US |
| Died | April 2, 1933 (aged 64) Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1890–1930 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | U.S. Army Field Artillery Branch U.S. Army Ordnance Corps |
| Commands | Benicia Arsenal Manila Ordnance Depot Sandy Hook Proving Ground Aberdeen Proving Ground U.S. Army Chief of Ordnance (acting) |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Spouse(s) |
Mary Appleton Miller
(m. 1894) |
| Children | 1 |
Colden L'Hommedieu Ruggles (March 18, 1869 – April 2, 1933) was a career officer in the United States Army. A prominent member of the Ordnance Corps, he attained the rank of brigadier general, and was notable for planning and overseeing construction of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. In addition, he was noteworthy for his service as acting Chief of Ordnance in 1930.