Francis Bowditch Wilby

Francis Bowditch Wilby
Francis B. Wilby as a major general
Born(1883-04-24)April 24, 1883
Detroit, Michigan
DiedNovember 20, 1965(1965-11-20) (aged 82)
Asheville, North Carolina
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1905–46
Rank Major General
CommandsSuperintendent of the USMA
Battles/warsUS occupation of Cuba
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
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Francis Bowditch Wilby (April 24, 1883 – November 20, 1965) was a major general in the United States Army who served as the 39th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1942 to 1945, during World War II.