Crothers, James A. (James Alexander), 1893-

Born in Cecil County, Md. in 1893. Graduated from Delaware College in 1916 with a B.S. in civil engineering. Served as Corporal with the 1st Delaware Infantry while serving on the Mexican border, 1916-1917. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry, 1917. Served overseas in World War I with the 808th Pioneer Infantry, 1918-1919. Discharged with the rank of 1st Lieutenant, 1919. Employed as an engineer on the construction of the Wilmington Marine Terminals, 1919-1928 and General Manager of the South Jersey Port Commission, 1928-1942. Commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps, 1942. Served as Port and Port District Commander in Scotland, England, France and Germany, 1942-1946. Discharged with rank of Colonel, 1946. Returned to pre-war civilian position of General Manager, South Jersey Port Commission, 1946. Became Executive Director, Port of Boston Authority, 1947. Retired from the Reserves with the rank of Brigadier General.

From the description of The James Alexander Crothers papers, 1919-1964. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 24071007