Willard Ames Holbrook

Holbrook was born on July 23, 1860, in Arkansaw, Wisconsin. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1885 and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Regiment (later he was assigned to the 7th Cavalry Regiment).

Holbrook was stationed in Cuba during the Spanish–American War. From 1901 to 1902, following the war, he served as Civil Governor of Antique, Philippines.

After America entered World War I in April 1917, Holbrook was promoted to brigadier general in command of the 165th Infantry Brigade. In April 1918, he was further promoted to major general and placed in command of the 9th Infantry Division.[1] Holbrook's final assignment was as Chief of the U.S. Cavalry. He retired from the Army on July 23, 1924.[2]

In 1902, Holbrook married Anna Huntington Stanley (1864 – 1907), daughter of Major General David S. Stanley.[3]

• Willard Ames Holbrook, Jr. – served as Brigadier General
• David Stanley Holbrook – served as a First Lieutenant and died from a gunshot wound in the Philippines in 1926.[4]

Holbrook died at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 1932.[5] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery along with his wife, Anna, and son, David.

His military awards include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, which he received as commanding general of the Southern Department for his firmness and tact in handling a threatening situation on the Mexican border that materially improved conditions between the United States and Mexico.[6]

• 5th Cavalry Regiment (United States)
• 17th Cavalry Regiment (United States)
• Lucius Roy Holbrook