Helmick, Eli A. (Eli Alva), 1863-
Variant namesEli Alvo Helmick (1863-1945), a native of Quaker Point, Ind., graduated from West Point in 1888. During his military career, he participated in the Wounded Knee Campaign; was inspector of the Rural Guard at Santiago, Cuba; participated in the campaign against the Moro Indians in the Philippines; served in the Inspector General's office in Chicago; commanded the 27th Infantry on border patrol in Mexico; was commander of the 5th Division in France (1918); and after World War I, was appointed Inspector General. He served as Inspector General until his retirement in 1927.
From the description of Eli A. Helmick papers, 1863-1935 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 657327835
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| creatorOf | The Eli and Charles Helmick papers, 1863-1950. | U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center | |
| creatorOf | Eli A. Helmick Papers, 1863-1935 | East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library |
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| associatedWith | Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924. | person |
| associatedWith | Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927. | person |
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Birth 1863-09-27
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