Dennis Edward Nolan | |
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Born | Akron, New York, U.S. | April 22, 1872
Died | February 24, 1956 New York, New York, U.S. | (aged 83)
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Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1896–1936 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-83 |
Commands | First United States Army Second Corps Area Fifth Corps Area 2nd Infantry Division 55th Brigade, 28th Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) |
Other work | President, United States Military Academy Association of Graduates |
Dennis Edward Nolan (April 22, 1872 – February 24, 1956) was a career officer with the United States Army. He distinguished himself by heading the first modern American military combat intelligence function during World War I. Nolan served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy in 1902, compiling a record of 6–1–1.