Ely, Hanson Edward, 1867-1958

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Hanson Edward Ely (b. Nov. 23, 1867, Independence, Ia.-d. Apr. 28, 1958), U.S. Army officer. He was commander of the 28th Infantry when it captured Cantigny and commander of the 5th Division when it forced the Meuse crossing in World War I. He retired from Army service in 1931.

From the description of Ely, Hanson Edward, 1867-1958 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10596576

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Birth 1867-11-23

Death 1958-04-28

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