Albert Clayton Dalton

Albert Clayton Dalton (2 October 1867 – 24 March 1957) was a United States army officer. He took part in a number of U.S. military conflicts, including the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War and World War I. After his retirement from military service, Dalton was an executive of the U.S. Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation.

Early life and education Dalton was born as Clayton Parrish in Thorntown, Indiana on October 2, 1867, the son of Henry G. Parrish and Lucy A. (Hartpence) Parrish. He was educated in the public schools of Boone County and Tippecanoe County.

Military education Dalton graduated from the Infantry and Cavalry School (1895) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Dalton was also a graduate of the General Staff School (1920) and the U.S. Army War College (1921).

Later career Shortly following his retirement from the military, Dalton was appointed president of the United States Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation. He later served as vice president and general manager.

Personal life and death

Dalton was married to Caroline Gordon in 1907. In 1948 he married May Ellen Garner.

Dalton died on 24 March 1957 in Washington D.C. and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.