Peter E. Traub

Major General Peter Edward Traub (15 October 1864 – 27 September 1956) was a United States Army officer who served in numerous conflicts during his long military career. During World War I he commanded the 51st Brigade and the 35th Division. After the Armistice of 11 November 1918, he assumed command of the 41st Division.

Early life and academic career Peter Edward Traub was born in New York City on September 27, 1864. He entered the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York in September 1882. Almost four years later Traub graduated from there, 31st in a class of 77, in July 1886 and was commissioned as a cavalry officer in the United States Army.

Family and later life Traub married Katharine Hamilton Chapman (14 February 1867 – 27 November 1942) on 15 October 1895 in Albany, New York. They had three daughters and seven grandchildren.

After retirement, Traub and his wife settled in Augusta, Georgia. After her death, he moved to Peekskill, New York to be closer to his remaining family. After his death in Manchester, New Hampshire, he was buried at the West Point Cemetery on 4 October 1956.