Many young
officers who gained prominence later were stationed along
the border. Matthew B. Ridgeway was a 2nd Lieutenant serving
at Eagle Pass, Texas. Lucian K. Truscott was a 2nd
Lieutenant with the 17th Cavalry at Douglas, Arizona.
Jonathan M. Wainwright was a Captain with the 1st Cavalry.
William J. "Wild Bill" Donovan served with the NY National
Guard. Leslie J. McNair served with Pershing. George C.
Marshall was a 1st Lieutenant with the 18th Infantry. |