Edwards, Clarence Ransom, 1860-1931

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Clarence Ransom Edwards (b. Jan. 1, 1860, Cleveland, Ohio-d. Feb. 14, 1931), U.S. Army officer, graduated from West Point in 1883. He served in the Philippines, commanded the 6th Brigade, 2nd Division in Hawaii, and commanded troops in the Panama Canal Zone from 1915 to 1917. He organized the 26th Division and spent ten months commanding it on the front lines in France in 1917 and 1918.

From the description of Edwards, Clarence Ransom, 1860-1931 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10575139

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referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Documentary Films. 1914 - 1944. PERSHING'S CRUSADERS National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. OCCUPATION OF THE CHEMIN DES DAMES SECTOR, FEBRUARY 6TH TO MARCH 22, 1918---26TH DIVISION National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. ACTIVITIES OF THE 94TH AERO SQUADRON (FRANCE) [1918] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Documentary Films. 1914 - 1944. AMERICA'S ANSWER National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Documentary Films. 1914 - 1944. R.O.T.C. ACTIVITIES, CAMP DEVENS, AYER, MASS., JULY 15, 1920 National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. THE SECOND (NEUFCHATEAU) TRAINING AREA, JANUARY - FEBRUARY, 1918, 26TH DIVISION National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Chandler family. Papers, 1863-1929. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ACTIVITIES OF THE 94Th AERO SQUADRON National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. OCCUPATION OF TOUL-BOUCQ SECTOR (LORRAINE), APRIL 3- JUNE 28, 1918 26TH DIVISION National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Edwards, Clarence Ransom, 1860-1931. Papers, 1879-1937 bulk 1890-1931. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Runcie, James Edward, 1858-1933. James Edward Runcie papers, 1892-1927 (bulk 1905-1912). Library of Congress
referencedIn Moulin, Gabriel. Photographs from Reuben Brooks Hale papers [graphic]. California historical society
referencedIn Century Company records New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. THE AISNE - MARNE OPERATIONS, JULY 18 TO AUGUST 6, 1918, 26TH DIVISION National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. THE AISNE-MARNE OPERATIONS, JULY 18 TO AUGUST 6, 1918, PRISONERS OF WAR AND CAPTURED MATERIEL National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. REVIEWS OF HOMECOMING TROOPS [1918-1919] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. MEUSE-ARGONNE OFFENSIVE, SEPTEMBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 11, 1918, 26TH DIVISION National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. THE A.E.F. IN FRANCE - MISCELLANEOUS SCENES [1917-1918] National Archives at College Park
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correspondedWith Century Company corporateBody
associatedWith Chandler family. family
correspondedWith Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 person
associatedWith Edwards, Bessie Porter. person
associatedWith Forbes, W. Cameron (William Cameron), 1870-1959. person
associatedWith Harbord, James G., 1866-1947. person
associatedWith Hyatt, John W. person
associatedWith Liggett, Hunter, 1857-1935. person
associatedWith Massachusetts. Militia. corporateBody
associatedWith Massachusetts. National Guard. corporateBody
associatedWith Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948. person
correspondedWith Runcie, James Edward, 1858-1933. person
associatedWith Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930. person
associatedWith United States. Army. 26th (Yankee) Division. corporateBody
associatedWith Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927. person
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Philippines
United States
Cuba
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Birth 1859-01-01

Death 1931-02-14

English

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