USMA Class of 1886. Cullum No. 3132.
His place of birth is per his obituary from the USMA Association of Graduates.
Colonel Joseph C. Byron, age 71 years, died at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland after an illness of 10 days. He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Class of 1886. He served during the Philippine and Boxer rebellions and was wounded in China. During the World War, he was a member of the War Industries Board and head of the leather purchasing section. He received the Distinguished Service Medal For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in connection with the supply service of the Army during the World War. By his individual efforts he made possible the accomplishment of that portion of the supply program that depended for success upon the supply of hides and leather. He was head of the Byron Tanneries at Williamsport, Maryland and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He also owned and operated two large shoe manufacturing plants at Hagerstown. Survivors included his widow and four children: Major Joseph W. Byron, State Senator William D. Byron, David Byron and Elsie Byron. His funeral was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church and was attended by his friend and USMA classmate, General John J. Pershing, who was accompanied by many high ranking army officials. Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie and Maryland Secretary of State David C. Winebrenner III also attended.
Source: The Evening Star, Friday, February 5, 1932; The Oregonian, Monday, February 8, 1932; Cullum's Register.
His place of birth is per his obituary from the USMA Association of Graduates.
Colonel Joseph C. Byron, age 71 years, died at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland after an illness of 10 days. He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Class of 1886. He served during the Philippine and Boxer rebellions and was wounded in China. During the World War, he was a member of the War Industries Board and head of the leather purchasing section. He received the Distinguished Service Medal For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in connection with the supply service of the Army during the World War. By his individual efforts he made possible the accomplishment of that portion of the supply program that depended for success upon the supply of hides and leather. He was head of the Byron Tanneries at Williamsport, Maryland and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He also owned and operated two large shoe manufacturing plants at Hagerstown. Survivors included his widow and four children: Major Joseph W. Byron, State Senator William D. Byron, David Byron and Elsie Byron. His funeral was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church and was attended by his friend and USMA classmate, General John J. Pershing, who was accompanied by many high ranking army officials. Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie and Maryland Secretary of State David C. Winebrenner III also attended.
Source: The Evening Star, Friday, February 5, 1932; The Oregonian, Monday, February 8, 1932; Cullum's Register.
USMA Class of 1886. Cullum No. 3132.
His place of birth is per his obituary from the USMA Association of Graduates.
Colonel Joseph C. Byron, age 71 years, died at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland after an illness of 10 days. He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Class of 1886. He served during the Philippine and Boxer rebellions and was wounded in China. During the World War, he was a member of the War Industries Board and head of the leather purchasing section. He received the Distinguished Service Medal For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in connection with the supply service of the Army during the World War. By his individual efforts he made possible the accomplishment of that portion of the supply program that depended for success upon the supply of hides and leather. He was head of the Byron Tanneries at Williamsport, Maryland and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He also owned and operated two large shoe manufacturing plants at Hagerstown. Survivors included his widow and four children: Major Joseph W. Byron, State Senator William D. Byron, David Byron and Elsie Byron. His funeral was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church and was attended by his friend and USMA classmate, General John J. Pershing, who was accompanied by many high ranking army officials. Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie and Maryland Secretary of State David C. Winebrenner III also attended.
Source: The Evening Star, Friday, February 5, 1932; The Oregonian, Monday, February 8, 1932; Cullum's Register.
His place of birth is per his obituary from the USMA Association of Graduates.
Colonel Joseph C. Byron, age 71 years, died at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland after an illness of 10 days. He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Class of 1886. He served during the Philippine and Boxer rebellions and was wounded in China. During the World War, he was a member of the War Industries Board and head of the leather purchasing section. He received the Distinguished Service Medal For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in connection with the supply service of the Army during the World War. By his individual efforts he made possible the accomplishment of that portion of the supply program that depended for success upon the supply of hides and leather. He was head of the Byron Tanneries at Williamsport, Maryland and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He also owned and operated two large shoe manufacturing plants at Hagerstown. Survivors included his widow and four children: Major Joseph W. Byron, State Senator William D. Byron, David Byron and Elsie Byron. His funeral was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church and was attended by his friend and USMA classmate, General John J. Pershing, who was accompanied by many high ranking army officials. Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie and Maryland Secretary of State David C. Winebrenner III also attended.
Source: The Evening Star, Friday, February 5, 1932; The Oregonian, Monday, February 8, 1932; Cullum's Register.
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