(1875-08-05)August 5, 1875 Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
Died
July 25, 1945(1945-07-25) (aged 69) Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1898–1939 1941–1945
Rank
General
Service number
0-86
Unit
Infantry Branch Cavalry Branch
Commands held
Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army War College Panama Canal Zone United States Army Cavalry School
Battles/wars
Spanish–American War China Relief Expedition Philippine–American War World War I
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
World War II
Awards
Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Malin Craig (August 5, 1875 – July 25, 1945) was a general in the United States Army who served as the 14th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1935 to 1939. He served in World War I and was recalled to active duty during World War II[1] He played a large role in preparing the U.S. Army for World War II.[2]
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