Augustus P. Blocksom

Augustus Perry Blocksom (November 7, 1854 – July 26, 1931) was an American Army officer, who served as a general during World War I.

Early life Blocksom was born on November 7, 1854, in Zanesville, Ohio. He attended the United States Military Academy and graduated in the class of 1877.

Military career Blocksom was commissioned as a second lieutenant of cavalry on June 15, 1877. He later received a brevet to first lieutenant for gallantry at Ash Creek, Arizona, on May 7, 1880. He served in campaigns against the Apaches in Arizona, which included patrolling the Arizona-New Mexico border, Blocksom also reported that no positive identifications of the raiders had been made and that tensions in the community were high.

He commanded a squadron of the Sixth Cavalry during the China Relief Expedition.

He retired on November 7, 1918.

Awards 2 Silver Citation Stars.

Death and legacy Blocksom retired to Miami, Florida, where he died on July 26, 1931. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 7, Lot 8005.