About James Anderson Irons
Lived 1857 – 1921 (aged 64). James Anderson Irons was an American military officer.
James Anderson Irons (February 21, 1857 – July 20, 1921) was a brigadier general during World War I.
Early life and education Irons was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1857, the son of James R. Irons and Sarah (Anderson) Irons.
After high school, Irons began attendance at the United States Military Academy. He graduated in 1879 ranked 49th of 67.
Military career After graduation from West Point, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant and assigned to the 20th Infantry at Fort Brown, Texas.
Death and legacy Irons died on July 20, 1921, in Sant'Agnello di Sorrento, Italy.
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brigadier general during World War I (1857-1921)
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James Anderson Irons was born on 21 February 1857 in Philadelphia.
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James Anderson Irons died on 20 July 1921 in Sant'Agnello.
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