Claudius Miller Easley
| Claudius Miller Easley | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 11, 1891 Thorp Springs, Texas, United States |
| Died |
June 19, 1945 Okinawa, Japan |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch | Texas National Guard (1912–1917), United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1917 (National Guard), 1917–1945 (Regular Army) |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars |
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Easley's memorial monument at Okinawa, Japan.
26°6′52.62″N 127°40′49.51″E / 26.1146167°N 127.6804194°E
26°6′52.62″N 127°40′49.51″E / 26.1146167°N 127.6804194°E
Claudius Miller Easley (July 11, 1891 – June 19, 1945) was a United States Army brigadier general who was killed at the Battle of Okinawa.
Early life
Easley was raised in Waco, Texas and graduated from Waco High School in 1911. On July 11, 1912, Easley was commissioned a Second Lieutenant at Camp Perry, Ohio. He attended the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas from 1912 to 1916, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. On April 21, 1946, Easley was posthumously awarded a Doctorate of Laws by AMC.
Family
Easley's son, Claudius Miller Easley, Jr. (1918–2006), was also in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
External links
- Arlington National Cemetery Bio - http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cmeasley.htm
- Generals from USA - http://www.generals.dk/general/Easley/Claudius_Miller/USA.html
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