Lucien Abraham
Appearance
Lucien Abraham | |
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![]() Abraham in uniform, c. 1950 | |
Adjutant General of Arkansas | |
In office 1953–1955 | |
Preceded by | Brig. Gen. John B. Morris, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Maj. Gen. Sherman T. Clinger |
Personal details | |
Born | Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S. | February 1, 1902
Died | June 11, 1960 Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. | (aged 58)
Resting place | Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. |
Spouse | Mary Adeline Brown |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Ouachita College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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Rank | ![]() |
Commands | 153d Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | ![]() |
Coaching career | |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1935 | Arkansas College |
Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
1935–1936 | Arkansas College |
Major General Lucien Abraham (February 1, 1902 – June 11, 1960) was an American college football coach who served as the Adjutant General of Arkansas from 1953 to 1955.
Coaching career
[edit]Lucien Abraham was the head football coach at Arkansas College (present-day Lyon College) at Batesville in 1935.[1]
Military service
[edit]During World War II, Abraham served with the 153d Infantry, Alaskan Department, in the Aleutian Islands.[2] In January 1953, he was appointed Adjutant General of Arkansas by Governor Francis Cherry.[3] In December 1953, Abraham was promoted to the State grade of major general in the Arkansas Army National Guard.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Blevins, Brooks (2003). Lyon College 1872-2002: the Perseverance and Promise of an Arkansas College. University of Arkansas Press. ISBN 9781610752558. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ Christ, Mark K. (January 31, 2020). "Lucien Abraham (1902–1960)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. CALS. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
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- ^ "General Promoted". Blytheville (Ark.) Courier News. December 23, 1953. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
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[edit]Categories:
- 1902 births
- 1960 deaths
- Adjutants General of Arkansas
- Lyon Scots football coaches
- National Guard (United States) generals
- Ouachita Baptist Tigers baseball players
- Ouachita Baptist Tigers football players
- People from Arkadelphia, Arkansas
- Schoolteachers from Arkansas
- United States Army personnel of World War II