Adna R. Chaffee (9-4)
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N 41° 32.101 W 080° 52.061
17T E 511037 N 4598160
This marker in Orwell, Ohio celebrates the life of a local man who became the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army
Waymark Code: WM4J20
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2008
Views: 35
Marker text:
"Adna R. Chaffee was born in Orwell on April 14, 1842, and grew up on the family farm. He left home in 1861 to pursue a career in the military, enlisting first in the 6th U.S. Cavalry for service in the Civil War. Distinguishing himself in many battles, including Gettysburg, Chaffee rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He then fought in the Indian Wars of the West from 1867-1888, assisting in the capture of Geronimo and being promoted to the rank of Major. He also saw action in the Spanish American War, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the Philippine Insurrection. On January 9, 1904, Chaffee was promoted to Lt. General and became Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, the first to achieve this office without attending West Point. He retired in 1906. He died in 1914 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the highest military honors."
Marker Number: 9-4
County: Ashtabula
Significance of Location: Person
Bicentenial Mark: yes
Website address: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
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