(1893-03-23)March 23, 1893 Fort Monroe, Virginia, United States
Died
November 23, 1955(1955-11-23) (aged 62) Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1915–1952
Rank
Lieutenant General
Service number
O-3803
Unit
Cavalry Branch Field Artillery Branch
Commands held
72nd Field Artillery Regiment 5th Infantry Division XII Corps V Corps
Battles/wars
Mexican Punitive Expedition World War I World War II
Awards
Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Silver Star Bronze Star (2)
Spouse(s)
Helen Hall
(m. 1921; died 1937)
Clare Moran
(m. 1941)
Relations
Bernard J. D. Irwin (Grandfather) George LeRoy Irwin (Father)
Lieutenant General Stafford LeRoy Irwin (March 23, 1893 – November 23, 1955) was a senior United States Army officer who served in World War II. He came from a family with a strong military tradition: he was the son of Major General George LeRoy Irwin -- for whom Fort Irwin, California, is named -- while his grandfather, Brigadier General Bernard J. D. Irwin, was a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
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Global Information
United States
United States Army
Lieutenant General
Cavalry Branch
Field Artillery Branch