1. Adna Romanza Chaffee was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.
18 Facts About Adna Chaffee
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Adna Chaffee was the Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1904 to 1906, overseeing far-reaching transformation of organization and doctrine in the army.
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In 1862, Adna Chaffee was promoted to sergeant and took part in the Peninsular Campaign and the Battle of Antietam.
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Adna Chaffee served with the 6th Cavalry for the remainder of the war, being twice wounded.
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Adna Chaffee decided to remain with the army after the war.
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Adna Chaffee was posted to the western frontier, and was promoted to captain of Regulars in October 1867.
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Adna Chaffee was a member of Society of the Army of Santiago, a military society for officers who had served in Cuba.
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Adna Chaffee arrived at Taku Bay, China aboard USAT Grant to take command on 29 July 1900.
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Adna Chaffee participated in the Gaselee Expedition and subsequently the Battle of Peking, in which the legations were relieved.
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Adna Chaffee was one of the founders of the Military Order of the Dragon, a military society for officers who had served in China during the Boxer Rebellion.
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Adna Chaffee served as the society's president from its founding in 1900 until his death.
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In February 1901, Adna Chaffee was promoted to major general in the Regular Army.
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Adna Chaffee became a member of the Military Order of the Carabao for Philippine veterans, and served as Paramount Carabao for a time.
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In October 1902, Adna Chaffee became commander of the Department of the East, a position he held until October 1903.
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At his own request, Adna Chaffee was retired on February 1,1906.
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General Adna Chaffee was invested with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor by the president of France.
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Adna Chaffee was married twice; in September 1867 he married Kate Haynie Reynolds, a young widow who died two and a half years later.
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The city of Adna Chaffee, Missouri, was named in his honor when founded in 1905.