Correspondence with Paul Philippe Cret, 1938-1944.

Wilby, Francis Bowditch, 1883-1965

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Francis Bowditch Wilby (b. April 24, 1883, Detroit, Mich.-d. Nov. 20, 1965), Major General in the U.S. Army, was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers upon graduation from West Point in 1905. He served as a member of the Mississippi River Commission from 1935 to 1938, and the Beach Erosion Board. Other assignments included chief of staff, First Army, and superintendent of West Point from 1942 to 1945. General Wilby retired in 1946. From the description of Wilby, Francis Bowditch, 18...

Benedict, Jay L.

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...