Peyton C. March

9th Chief of Staff of the United States Army (1864-1955) · United States · On the map · Died at 90

General Peyton Conway March was a senior officer of the United States Army. He served in the Philippines, on the Mexican border, and World War I.

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March as a first lieutenant in 1898.

General March depicted in a portrait by Nicodemus David Hufford III

The Army Distinguished Service Medal presented by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker to several World War I generals, including March (far left, wearing his Army DSM), in January 1919

Awards

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

Silver Star

Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta

World War I Victory Medal (United States)

About this person

March was the ninth Chief of Staff from 1918 to 1921, accomplishing centralized control over supply, the creation of the Air Service, Tank Corps, and Chemical Warfare Service.

Country

United States

Type

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Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1864 to 1955 · aged 90