Edward Devlin Sirois

Edward Devlin Sirois (December 18, 1898 – February 18, 1968) was an American politician and Massachusetts National Guard officer who served as chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party and was commander of the Yankee Division.

Early life Sirois was born on December 18, 1898, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He graduated from Lawrence High School.

Border War and World War I Sirois joined the Massachusetts National Guard at the age of 17. In 1916 he was sent to the Mexican border during the Border War. During World War I he went to France with the 102nd Field Artillery Regiment. He took part in major engagements and was wounded. In 1919 he was promoted to lieutenant. His promotion required an act of Congress as he was only 20 years old (officers were supposed to be at least 21 years old). From 1940 to 1941, Sirois was chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party. He was discharged in 1946 as a colonel.

Later life and death In September 1946, Sirois was promoted to brigadier general and placed in command of the Yankee Division's four artillery battalions. His appointment was made by Governor Maurice J. Tobin while Sirois was managing the campaign of Tobin's gubernatorial opponent, Robert F. Bradford. In 1951, Sirois assumed command of the Yankee Division following the retirement of William I. Rose. He was promoted to major general in 1952. Sirois retired in 1956.

Outside of the National Guard, Sirois was the executive vice president and treasurer of the Mutual Fire Insurance Association of New England until his retirement in 1959.

Sirois died on February 18, 1968, at Nashoba Community Hospital in Ayer, Massachusetts.