William Miller Wallace


William Miller Wallace was a Brigadier General in the United States Army.

Biography

Wallace was born on January 9, 1844 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. He married Alice Knight on January 18, 1871. Wallace died in San Francisco on November 5, 1924 and is buried with Alice at Arlington National Cemetery.

Career

Wallace originally joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. Following the war he was assigned to the 8th Infantry Regiment. Later assignments included the 6th Cavalry Regiment and the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. His retirement was effective as of October 2, 1906.