Edgar C. Erickson

Edgar C. Erickson
Major General Edgar C. Erickson as NGB Chief
BornJuly 18, 1896
Worcester, Massachusetts
DiedMarch 31, 1989(1989-03-31) (aged 92)
Rutland, Massachusetts
Place of burial
Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1914–1959
Rank Major General
Service number0-171317
UnitMassachusetts Army National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Commands181st Infantry Regiment
Massachusetts Army National Guard
Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Battles / warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Other workBusinessman
State legislator
State reform school superintendent

Edgar C. Erickson (July 18, 1896 – March 31, 1989) was a United States Army major general who served as chief of the National Guard Bureau.