Adna R. Chaffee Jr.
Adna R. Chaffee Jr. | |
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| Born | September 23, 1884 Junction City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 22, 1941 (aged 56) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1906–1941 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | 7th Cavalry Brigade I Armored Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
| Relations | Lieutenant general Adna Chaffee (father) |
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Adna Romanza Chaffee Jr. (September 23, 1884 – August 22, 1941) was an officer in the United States Army, called the "Father of the Armored Force" for his role in developing the U.S. Army's tank forces.