David L. Brainard
United States general · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1856 to 1946 · aged 89
David Legge Brainard was a career officer in the United States Army. He enlisted in 1876, received his officer's commission in 1886, and served until 1919. Brainard attained the rank of brigadier general and served during World War I as U.S. military attaché in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Survivors of the Greely expedition and their rescuers. Brainard is number 24.
Brainard in 1905
Brainard as a brigadier general, circa 1919
Brainard's gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery
Brainard receiving his honorary membership in the American Polar Society in 1936
Brainard as a colonel circa 1913, with several of his awards displayed on his dress uniformAwards
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1856 to 1946 · aged 89
