Brooks, Edward H. (Edward Hale), 1893-1978

Biography: Edward H. Brooks, of Concord, NH, graduated with the NU Class of 1916 (B.S. in civil engineering). He later earned a Master of Military Science degree from Norwich and a Doctorate in Military Science from Pennsylvania Military College. In August 1917, Brooks was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army, and eventually rose to the rank of Lt. General. During WWI, Brooks participated in the Second Battle of the Marne, Aisne-Marne, San Mihiel and the Mause-Argonnes offensives. He served in various posts in Europe, the United States and the Philippines between 1918-1941. General Brooks served in the European Theater in WWII as Commanding General of the 11th Armored Division and the 2nd Armored Division in England, Normandy and Belgium; Commanding General of the V Corps in Luxembourg and Germany; Commanding General of the VI Corps in France, Germany and Austria. On 5 May 1945, General Brooks accepted the surrender of the German 19th Army at Innsbruck, Austria. Following the war, General Brooks served in various posts until his retirement from service in 1953. He died at age 85 on 10 October 1978. See Biographical File (Box 1) for additional details.

From the description of Edward Hale Brooks (NU 1916) collection, 1919-1974. (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 472444929

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