William E. R. Covell

William Edward Raab Covell
Nickname(s)Billy
Born(1892-11-29)29 November 1892
Washington D.C.
Died16 August 1975(1975-08-16) (aged 82)
Fort Ord, California
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1915–1940, 1941–1946
Rank Major General
Service number0-3768
UnitUnited States Army Corps of Engineers
CommandsDirector of Fuels and Lubricants
Services of Supply, China Burma India Theater
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Spouse(s)
  1. Vera Henshaw
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    (m. 1917; died 1948)​
  2. Kathleen Fraley Geitner
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    (m. 1951; died 1956)​
  3. Elva McFarlin Van Meter
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    (m. 1957)​
RelationsBeverly Covell Ferguson, daughter

William Edward Raab Covell (29 November 1892 – 16 August 1975) was an officer in the U.S. Army from 1915 to 1940 and from 1941 to 1946. His highest rank held was major general.

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