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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1859 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Died | July 1, 1927 (aged 67) Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1897–1900 | Army |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 19–11–3 |
| Military career | |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1901–1923 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Herman John Koehler (December 14, 1859 – July 1, 1927)[1][2] was an American football coach, athletics administrator, and United States Army officer. He served as the head football coach at the United States Military Academy from 1897 to 1900, compiling a record of 19–11–3.
Koehler was also the Master of the Sword from 1885 to 1923 and director of West Point's first program of physical education instruction. Due to his long-serving tenure and his impact on the Department of Physical Education, he is held in high regard and is considered the "father of the Department of Physical Education" at West Point. His daughter Beatrix was the wife of Major General Edmund L. Daley and mother of Lieutenant General John P. Daley.[3] Koehler is buried in the West Point Cemetery.[4]
- ^ 1900 United States Federal Census
- ^ "Col. Herman Koehler Dead". Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ Brown, Horace M. Jr., ed. (Spring 1970). "Obituary, Edmund Leo Daley". Assembly. West Point, NY: Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A. pp. 105–106 – via Google Books.
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